Network Engineer Level 3

WOOD Consulting Services • Laurel, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a high-performing team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a global WAN/LAN infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations worldwide. The Network Engineer will lead networking projects, solve complex technical challenges, and drive adoption of new technologies in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise networks.

This position is based in Laurel, Maryland, and is full-time, day shift, with no telework. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph. The position requires 15 years of relevant Network Engineer experience, a technical bachelor’s degree or an approved experience substitution, and a CCNP or equivalent certification with approval.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.
• Fifteen years of experience as a Network Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or five additional years of experience in Network Engineering disciplines in lieu of the degree.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent certification, with approval.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex network problem analysis and resolve complex network and telecommunications problems.
• Research, recommend, and evaluate network performance, optimization, and security solutions.
• Optimize end-to-end network system performance and traffic flow management.
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through problem analysis and network performance analytic tools.
• Assist system engineers and cross-organizational teams in formulating solutions to mission requirements.
• Design and verify network solutions involving routing protocols, policy-based routing, traffic shaping, BGP, tunneling, IP Security, network address translation, network security, firewall contexts, load balancing, latency, data throughput, WAN acceleration, and monitoring.
• Introduce and integrate new network and telecommunications technologies.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Level 0–2 network engineers.
• Verify and validate Level 0–2 network engineers’ activities and ensure approved methods and procedures are followed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Training, certifications, and continued professional growth opportunities.
• Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.

What This Job Offers

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