Network Engineer

Network Engineer | Fort Meade, MD | Onsite

Active Secret Clearance or Higher Required

Join Global Enterprise Services (GES) and help modernize secure enterprise networks supporting DoD missions. We’re seeking an experienced Network Engineer who enjoys designing solutions, leading migrations, and solving complex networking challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Design secure LAN/WAN, wired, wireless, and enterprise connectivity solutions.
• Assess existing networks and develop migration, consolidation, and technology refresh plans.
• Optimize network performance, capacity, scalability, and security.
• Develop IPv4/IPv6 addressing plans, network diagrams, SOPs, and implementation documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with technical teams and present designs for leadership approval.
• Partner with information assurance teams to meet DoD security and accreditation requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Active Secret clearance or higher; U.S. citizenship required.
• DoD IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ or equivalent, before starting.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or master’s with 6+ years. Additional directly relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience designing and implementing medium-to-large networks, conducting site assessments, and executing migrations or network device refreshes.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, TCP/UDP, IPsec, VPNs, proxies, Layer 2/3 switching and routing, and firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with at least two of these vendors: Cisco, Juniper, F5, Aruba, Palo Alto, Dell, Brocade, or Fortinet.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience

CCNP or equivalent; SD-WAN; VTC solutions; DoD STIG implementation and network hardening; and tools such as Panorama, SolarWinds, Cisco Prime/DNA, Junos Space, WhatsUp Gold, or ScienceLogic SL1.

Pay: $96,100.00 - $116,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person