Network Engineer, Level 2

Independent Software • Columbia, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Independent Software, as a Network Engineer Level 2, you will support mission-critical enterprise and tactical network environments across secure DoD and Intelligence Community infrastructures. You will play a key role in configuring, troubleshooting, sustaining, and optimizing complex network architectures supporting operational and national security missions. This position requires strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista technologies, routing and switching, firewall administration, crypto equipment, WAN optimization, and secure communications environments. You will support highly available network infrastructures while ensuring compliance with STE/STN and SSP security requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced operational environments, enjoys troubleshooting complex network issues, and is comfortable supporting both planned and emergent operational needs, including travel and on-call support when required.

Requirements

• Significant experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco and Arista network environments
• Strong experience with BGP routing, routing protocols, and network sustainment activities
• Experience supporting firewalls, crypto devices, and secure network environments
• Experience with Riverbed and Cisco Call Manager technologies
• Familiarity with LatteArt and enterprise network management tools
• Experience supporting STE/STN and SSP compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and network troubleshooting
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within operational teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level II baseline certification is required
• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum; OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline and an additional two (2) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support for a total of eight (8) years; OR In lieu of a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, an additional six (6) years of experience providing Network Engineering support and a certification in an industry standard such as: Arista Configuration Essentials, CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Juniper Certification Tracks (Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing and Switching, Junos Security, or Service Provider Routing and Switching) for a total of twelve (12) years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco and Arista network infrastructure
• Support enterprise routing and switching environments with a strong emphasis on BGP routing and sustainment
• Troubleshoot complex network performance, connectivity, and infrastructure issues
• Configure and support firewall technologies and network security appliances
• Support crypto equipment and secure communications environments
• Administer and support Riverbed WAN optimization technologies and Call Manager systems
• Support LatteArt and related operational network management tools
• Maintain compliance with STE/STN and SSP security requirements across network environments
• Support network upgrades, patching, configuration management, and lifecycle activities
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to maintain secure and reliable network operations
• Provide operational support during outages, maintenance windows, and mission-critical events
• Participate in on-call rotations and travel support as required

Benefits

• ongoing training
• mentorship
• career development
• competitive compensation
• generous benefits
• work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level