Network Engineer Level II

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Network Engineer Level II to join our innovative IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network systems across diverse environments, including data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise networks. Your expertise will ensure the stability, security, and high performance of our network infrastructure. You will troubleshoot advanced network issues, optimize network performance, and support the deployment of new technologies to meet evolving business needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge networking tools and protocols in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence.

-On Site Only

Must be a US Citizen

Role Designation: Network Engineer Level II

• IT Security Designation: ADP/IT-II
• Investigation Required: Tier 3 (T3)
• IA Technical/Management Designation: IAT II and CE
• Commercial (Baseline) Certificates: IAT II: Please see Commercial Certificates for DoD 8570.01-M certificate requirement, CE: Professional (or expert) level certificate for supported technology as approved by the COR.

Preferred Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Four (4) years of progressive experience demonstrating the required proficiency.

Degree/Education

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Equivalency.

Functional Responsibility

• Design, test, upgrade and integrate new or existing information networks such as local area networks (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other communications networks in accordance to the organization’s business requirements.
• Document all aspects of the engineering process as it relates to build and configuration, testing, and deployment of networks. Coordinate changes such as implementation of new networks, upgrades or version increments to existing networks with network administrators and stakeholders.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements security measures to safeguard new and existing networks. Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Coordinates with architecture, evaluates new and emerging network technologies, and make recommendations for selection of these products. Assists network administrators with complex troubleshooting issues and if needed coordinates vendor engagements to assists in troubleshooting efforts.
• May provide day-to-day operational or administrative duties for deployed networks in lab or production environments. Applies fundamental engineering concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments.
• Ability to work with other senior technical and user staff to complete projects.

OTHER SILLS, TASKS AND RESPONSIBLITIES THAT SHALL BE PERFORMED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provide after-hours on-call and downtime support on rotational basis.
• Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time. Must be able to install network equipment. Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• May be required to utilize ladders up to 10 feet in height in the performance of their duties
• Fiber and copper cabling related support for B11, B54, B55 and as requested by leadership in other buildings. Renovations in B9, B10. AMA Inventories.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location:

• Bethesda, MD 20816 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bethesda, MD 20816 (Required)

Work Location: In person