Network Engineer with CCNP or CCIE (US Citizen)

Position: Network Engineer

Location: Woodlawn, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Salary Range: $76,000 – $140,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking a skilled Network Engineer (Level 2) to deliver innovative network architecture, staging, deployment, and operational sustainment supporting Health Solutions government programs in Woodlawn, MD.

In this role, you will engineer and maintain enterprise multi-service networking solutions—including wired LAN/WAN, routing and switching infrastructures, and enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) environments across large, geographically distributed customer sites. You will prepare and pre-configure network hardware, collaborate with field installation contractors, perform Tier 3 network troubleshooting, and optimize system performance, reliability, and security baselines.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) and wired LAN/WAN infrastructure.
  

• Configure complex routing protocols, core switches, routers, and network access control policies.
  

• Stage, assemble, and configure network hardware using pre-engineered design templates and standard operating procedures.
  

• Coordinate with on-site field installation teams to execute WLAN site surveys, Access Point (AP) installations, controller deployments, and switch/router cutovers.
  

• Provide Tier 3 technical support and root-cause troubleshooting for complex network incidents, including periodic after-hours and weekend support.
  

• Test, evaluate, and validate LAN/WAN and WLAN operating systems (Cisco IOS, NX-OS) and emerging hardware solutions.
  

• Author and update network topology diagrams, configuration guides, operating procedures, and technical standards.
  

• Track deployment schedules, manage upgrade projects, and deliver status metrics to program leadership and government customer representatives.
  

• Support 25% to 50% domestic travel to customer sites and perform regular on-site work at local customer facilities and staging warehouses.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  

• Education & Experience:
  

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) plus 5–8 years of relevant network engineering experience, OR
    

  • Master’s degree (MS/MA) plus 3–5 years of relevant experience, OR
    

  • Ph.D. plus 0–2 years of relevant experience.
    

• Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent Cisco certification (e.g., CCNP Enterprise with Wireless Specialist, or Cisco 300-715 SISE: Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine).
  

• Routing & Switching: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience configuring routing protocols and enterprise switching across medium-to-large multi-site networks (600+ to 1000+ locations with 1–2 data centers).
  

• Mobility & Travel: Ability to travel domestically 25%–50% and work regularly on-site at local facilities/warehouses.
  

Desired Qualifications

• CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Written exam passed within the last year.
  

• 3+ years of experience implementing and configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) across large, multi-datacenter enterprise environments.
  

• 3+ years of experience deploying Cisco VPN solutions (e.g., Cisco ASA) and large campus Cisco Wireless LANs.
  

• 2+ years of experience writing Python automation scripts and utilizing Regular Expressions for network configuration and data parsing.
  

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with physical media, structured cabling, and rack-and-stack operations for wired/wireless equipment.
  

• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience interfacing directly with customer stakeholders on a daily basis.
  

Benefits & Compensation

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  

• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
  

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  

• Paid Parental Leave
  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  

• Tuition Reimbursement for continued education and professional certifications
  

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.