Network Engineer Level III

BizFirst • Kearneysville, WV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

BizFirst is assisting its client in recruiting a Network Engineer Level III to support a mission-focused customer onsite in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, evaluates, and optimizes enterprise network infrastructure in a highly customer-facing, mission-critical environment, requiring clear technical communication.

The client is a specialized integrator focused on IT modernization, performance engineering, and cybersecurity. Its customer-centric, engineering-first culture emphasizes trusted advice, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, professional growth, and work-life balance in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering or a related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN technologies, network communications, and network monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex network issues in an enterprise or mission-critical environment.
• Experience supporting network architecture, design, implementation, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of network security concepts, vulnerabilities, and risk considerations.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex technical assignments with limited direction.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a customer-site environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense customers.
• Experience working in classified or security-sensitive environments.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Security+, or equivalent.
• Experience with enterprise firewall technologies and network security solutions.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Experience developing network architecture, diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
• Knowledge of current networking technologies and emerging infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network connectivity, performance, and configuration issues.
• Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for optimization and improved reliability.
• Support the design, implementation, and optimization of network architecture.
• Configure and troubleshoot enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, and related network technologies.
• Analyze network traffic, system performance, and potential security risks.
• Research and evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend solutions appropriate to the customer environment.
• Participate in planning and implementing network upgrades, enhancements, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Support network security initiatives and maintain infrastructure in accordance with applicable security requirements and customer policies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders, engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, and other technical staff to resolve issues and implement solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with other team members as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of current networking technologies, industry practices, and security considerations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of customer mission requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer matching contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities.
• Support for continuing education and professional growth, including tuition reimbursement.
• Paid leave and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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