Network Engineer, Level 3
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Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What You Will Do:
At Independent Software you will design implement and support enterprise network infrastructure across complex environments using Cisco and Arista technologies. As a Network Engineer Level 2 you will help optimize network performance support secure communications and ensure compliance with SSP and STE/STN requirements while working alongside engineering teams to maintain reliable scalable network operations.
This role offers hands-on work with modern networking technologies performance optimization and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Some travel may be required and participation in on-call operational support is expected.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure deploy and sustain Cisco and Arista network infrastructure
- Support LAN CAN and WAN environments including performance optimization and troubleshooting
- Apply SSP compliance and STE/STN security requirements to network devices
- Design and implement network solutions including VPNs firewalls load balancing VoIP NAT IPSec and GRE tunneling
- Monitor network performance minimize latency and optimize data throughput
- Support network upgrades cutovers and infrastructure modernization efforts
- Maintain network documentation diagrams and accreditation requirements
- Collaborate with system engineers users and operations teams to resolve network issues
- Provide guidance to junior engineers and support operational continuity
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment experience
- Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN networking environments
- Familiarity with LatteArt and applying SSP/STE/STN compliance requirements
- Knowledge of network security routing switching and performance optimization
- Experience with network protocols including VPNs VoIP IPSec NAT GRE tunneling and traffic shaping
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network and infrastructure issues
- Willingness to travel as needed and participate in on-call operational support
- Strong collaboration and documentation skills
Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in Computer Science Information Assurance Information Security Systems Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum; OR
- A Bachelors degree in System Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and twelve (12) years of relevant professional Network Engineering experience; OR
- Sixteen (16) years of relevant professional Network Engineering experience in lieu of a degree along with an industry-recognized certification such as Arista Configuration Essentials Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or a Juniper Certification Track (Automation & DevOps Cloud Data Center Design Enterprise Routing and Switching Junos Security or Service Provider Routing and Switching).
Certifications:
- DoD Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III baseline certification required in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M
Clearance Requirement:
- Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
Why Choose Independent Software:
At Independent Software our people are the mission. Weve built a company around collaboration integrity and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow succeed and thrive.
When you join us you will:
- Support critical national security missions that matter
- Be part of a close-knit employee-first culture where your voice is heard
- Expand your skills through ongoing training mentorship and career development
- Enjoy competitive compensation generous benefits and work-life balance
Ready to take the next step in your career Join us and be part of something bigger.
Apply today.
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
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