Independent Software

Network Engineer, Level 2

Network Intrusion Engineering - Columbia, MD - Full Time

What You Will Do

As a Network Engineer, you will perform advanced network engineering services to support the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a large-scale enterprise LAN and CAN infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring high network availability, executing modernization initiatives, and delivering Tier-3 technical support. Your expertise will help maintain service levels and drive the secure and efficient operation of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, document, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network architectures, including VLANs, OSPF areas, and core/distribution/access layers
  • Provide Tier-3 support for network issues, equipment upgrades, and service turn-ups
  • Collaborate with service delivery, operations, security, installation, and systems engineering teams to meet SLAs and contract objectives
  • Perform hands-on configuration and support of routing protocols, VoIP, QoS, multicast, VPNs, Ethernet, and firewalls
  • Utilize network management tools (MFNA, SolarWinds, GEMX) to monitor network performance, analyze traffic, and identify issues
  • Recommend and implement corrective actions to ensure network performance and reliability
  • Support datacenter connectivity and enterprise-wide end-user access

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • In-depth knowledge of enterprise networking technologies and protocols including OSPF, QoS, multicast, VLANs, VPNs, and Ethernet
  • Strong understanding of network security and firewall configurations
  • Proficiency with tools such as SolarWinds, GEMX, and MFNA for performance monitoring and diagnostics
  • Practical experience working with Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, or similar network hardware
  • Ability to produce technical documentation and diagrams
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in network engineering supporting contracts of similar scope and complexity
  • Four (4) additional years of network engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelor’s degree
Certifications
Both of the following certifications are REQUIRED at time of hire:
  • IAT Level II baseline certification per DoD 8570.01-M (e.g., Security+ CE, CYSA, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CISSP, CASP, or CISM)
  • CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent industry certification
Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.


Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.
 

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