Network Engineer 1

Wyetech • Fort Meade, MD

3d

About The Position

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. We are looking for a Network Engineer to help design, build, and fine-tune the backbone of our mission-critical systems. If you're passionate about performance, security, and seamless connectivity, this is your chance to make a real impact. Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Requirements

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience, or Master's degree + 3 years of experience, or no degree + 10 years of hands-on Network Engineering experience
• IAT Level I certification (DoD 8570.01-M compliant)
• Solid grasp of secure network design, configuration, and maintenance
• Experience with performance monitoring tools and data analysis
• Ability to optimize complex systems for speed and reliability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in classified or mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale architecture and secure communications
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and a proactive mindset
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively under pressure
• Clear, concise documentation and communication skills
• A passion for making networks faster, smarter, and more secure.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy secure, high-performance network solutions
• Keep our LANs running smoothly with hands-on administration and troubleshooting
• Monitor and optimize dataflow to reduce latency and boost throughput
• Capture and analyze network performance data to drive improvements
• Configure and integrate front-end and back-end systems for seamless communication
• Collaborate on mission-driven network designs and architecture
• Translate performance metrics into actionable system requirements

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

What This Job Offers

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