Network Engineer 3

Network Engineer – Skill Level 3

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Work Arrangement: Onsite, with occasional OCONUS travel and operational on-call support
Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Network Engineer (Level 3) to support the design, configuration, deployment, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical network infrastructure for two operational government customers.

The successful candidate will join an integrated team consisting of two Government civilian leads and seven contractor personnel responsible for maintaining and enhancing network environments supporting operational missions. Network equipment is located at NBP 320 and various remote locations, including second- and third-party facilities.

The Network Engineer will configure and test network systems at the contractor facility in Columbia, Maryland, and provide onsite or remote support during equipment deployments, system upgrades, and operational fielding activities. The position also involves ongoing network sustainment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cisco and Arista networking equipment, firewalls, and cryptographic devices.

As the program modernizes its existing network infrastructure, the engineer will contribute to the design and architecture of new environments, including potential transitions from legacy monolithic systems to containerized, hyperconverged, and cloud-based solutions.

This position requires a hands-on engineer who can independently troubleshoot complex networking issues, collaborate with Government and contractor personnel, and provide reliable support for operational systems.

Required Skills/Experience

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

• Demonstrated Network Engineering experience meeting the education and experience requirements for the Network Engineer Level 3 labor category.

• Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, troubleshooting, and sustaining Cisco networking equipment.

• Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, troubleshooting, and sustaining Arista networking equipment.

• Experience supporting operational network infrastructure, including network configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

• Experience supporting network devices and systems across geographically distributed environments.

• Experience providing ongoing operational support for network infrastructure, including firewall and cryptographic equipment.

• Knowledge of LAN, CAN, and WAN architectures, network protocols, routing, switching, and network connectivity.

• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex network incidents, connectivity issues, configuration problems, and performance deficiencies.

• Experience configuring, integrating, testing, and deploying network hardware and software.

• Experience reviewing network designs, technical specifications, and system requirements to support implementation and sustainment.

• Ability to work with Government stakeholders, systems engineers, network administrators, and operational personnel to resolve technical issues.

• Experience documenting network configurations, technical procedures, troubleshooting activities, and system changes.

• Ability to support network equipment configuration and validation in a laboratory or staging environment before operational deployment.

• Ability to manage assigned technical tasks and respond to operational support requests using established ticketing and collaboration processes.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to OCONUS locations as required to support equipment fielding, deployments, and operational missions.

• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation supporting operational systems after completing required onboarding and becoming familiar with the environment.

• Ability to work onsite at the contractor facility in Columbia, Maryland, and regularly support activities at NBP 320.

• Possession of an Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III baseline certification meeting applicable DoD 8570.01-M requirements.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience administering, configuring, or troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager).

• Experience configuring and maintaining Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewalls.

• Experience designing network architectures and developing technical solutions for new or evolving operational requirements.

• Experience automating repetitive network administration tasks, configuration management activities, inventory collection, and compliance reporting.

• Experience supporting cloud-based network infrastructure and cloud networking technologies.

• Experience working with hyperconverged infrastructure.

• Experience supporting containerized applications and network environments.

• Experience contributing to network modernization initiatives involving transitions from legacy monolithic architectures to modern infrastructure platforms.

• Familiarity with Latte'Art and supporting STE/STN compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with System Security Plan (SSP) documentation and compliance activities for network and telecommunications devices.

• Experience supporting secure network architectures, cryptographic devices, and security compliance activities within DoD or Intelligence Community environments.

Responsibilities and Capabilities

Network Configuration, Deployment, and Sustainment

• Configure, deploy, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco and Arista network devices supporting mission-critical operational environments.

• Prepare and configure network equipment within the contractor facility before deployment to operational locations.

• Perform laboratory testing, configuration validation, and system integration activities to verify readiness for fielding.

• Provide onsite and remote support during equipment deployments, network upgrades, and operational fielding activities.

• Support network infrastructure located at NBP 320 and distributed remote facilities.

• Maintain operational networking systems, including routers, switches, firewalls, cryptographic devices, and supporting network components.

• Perform network configuration changes, system upgrades, and maintenance activities in accordance with established operational requirements.

• Coordinate network conversions, equipment replacements, and planned cutovers to minimize disruptions to operational missions.

• Monitor network health, troubleshoot system incidents, and resolve connectivity and performance issues.

• Review team communications, operational updates, and Jira tickets to prioritize daily support activities.

• Document technical issues, configuration changes, corrective actions, and operational support activities.

• Provide operational on-call support as required after becoming familiar with the supported environments.

Network Engineering and Architecture

• Perform Network Engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including design, implementation, maintenance, optimization, and modernization.

• Analyze network designs, specifications, and related technical documentation to identify requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions.

• Provide technical input into the design of organizational network infrastructure and mission architectures.

• Develop network architecture designs that support new operational requirements, customer capabilities, and mission objectives.

• Configure and optimize network connectivity between front-end and back-end system components.

• Evaluate network performance requirements, interface dependencies, and infrastructure limitations to support effective technical designs.

• Support network solutions involving load balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), firewall contexts, traffic shaping, Voice over IP (VoIP), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), IP Security (IPSec), IP encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and Network Address Translation (NAT), as applicable.

• Analyze telecommunications alternatives and provide engineering recommendations for medium- and large-scale network infrastructures.

• Translate operational and business requirements into telecommunications designs supporting LAN, CAN, WAN, voice, and video capabilities.

• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, and accreditation-related technical artifacts.

• Coordinate with systems engineering and operational teams to ensure network architectures meet performance, reliability, and security requirements.

Network Performance and Troubleshooting

• Optimize end-to-end network performance and dataflow management.

• Conduct network data captures and analyze traffic to identify performance bottlenecks, connectivity issues, and operational deficiencies.

• Evaluate network latency, throughput, utilization, and reliability using network performance monitoring and diagnostic tools.

• Resolve complex network problems using network analyzers, WAN test equipment, network simulators, and other diagnostic capabilities.

• Analyze network traffic patterns and recommend configuration changes to improve system performance.

• Gather technical data to define network component performance, interface requirements, and infrastructure dependencies.

• Troubleshoot network routing, switching, firewall, encryption, and system integration issues.

• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, network operations personnel, and remote site representatives to resolve operational incidents.

• Provide technical recommendations to improve network stability, security, performance, and maintainability.

Network Modernization and Systems Integration

• Support modernization initiatives transitioning legacy monolithic network architectures toward more flexible and scalable environments.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of new network architectures supporting evolving operational requirements.

• Evaluate opportunities to integrate containerized infrastructure, hyperconverged systems, and cloud technologies where appropriate.

• Participate in engineering discussions and technical planning activities involving network modernization and system upgrades.

• Support the integration of network hardware and software in accordance with applicable ISO 9000 requirements and DoD/Intelligence Community regulations.

• Assist in developing network models, telecommunications solutions, and technical approaches to address complex engineering requirements.

• Support the design of network modules and solutions involving traditional circuit-switched technologies when applicable.

• Lead or contribute to large-scale network installation and deployment efforts involving changing requirements and complex operational environments.

• Coordinate with technical stakeholders to ensure new network capabilities integrate successfully with existing infrastructure.

Technical Leadership and Operational Coordination

• Manage assigned Network Engineering tasks and provide technical guidance to junior Network Engineers.

• Collaborate with Government civilian leads and contractor personnel to coordinate operational support, engineering priorities, and project activities.

• Provide technical recommendations regarding network design, equipment selection, system configuration, and infrastructure improvements.

• Support network installation, fielding, testing, and sustainment activities across multiple operational locations.

• Coordinate with external organizations, site personnel, and telecommunications teams to resolve technical issues and support network integration.

• Participate in technical reviews, engineering discussions, configuration planning, and operational coordination meetings.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation, network diagrams, configuration records, and support procedures.

• Support network security and accreditation requirements, including applicable STE/STN, SSP, and compliance activities.

• Perform additional Network Engineering responsibilities as required to support mission objectives.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following education and experience combinations:

Option 1 – Master's Degree

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with a network engineering curriculum.

OR

Option 2 – Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support.

OR

Option 3 – Experience and Industry Certification Substitution

• Sixteen (16) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support.

• An applicable industry-standard networking certification, such as:

  • Arista Configuration Essentials.

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

  • An applicable Juniper certification track, including Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing and Switching, Junos Security, or Service Provider Routing and Switching.

Required Certification

• An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required, subject to applicable current DoD workforce qualification requirements.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment experience.

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex operational networks, including firewall and cryptographic equipment.

• Ability to support geographically distributed network environments and coordinate technical activities across multiple operational sites.

• Experience contributing to network design, infrastructure upgrades, performance optimization, and technical troubleshooting.

• Ability to support occasional OCONUS travel and participate in operational on-call responsibilities.

• Strong technical leadership, documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities.

Security Clearance and Additional Requirements

• Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Must be available for onsite work in Columbia, Maryland, and at NBP 320.

• Must be willing to travel occasionally to OCONUS locations as required.

• Must be available for operational on-call support after completing required onboarding.

• Must maintain applicable security clearance, certification, and program access requirements throughout employment.

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Vision and Dental

• Life and AD&D Benefits

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

• Various team-building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

• Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $70.53–$111.29

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

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