Network Engineer Level 3

WOOD Federal Solutions • Laurel, MD

4d • $180,000 - $215,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WOOD Federal Solutions is hiring a Network Engineer Level 3 to design, implement, and maintain global WAN/LAN infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations worldwide. The role leads networking projects, resolves complex technical challenges, and helps adopt new technologies to improve the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise networks.

The position is based in Laurel, Maryland, with no telework. It is full-time, day shift, and pays $180,000 to $215,000 per year. Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

WOOD Federal Solutions is a mission-focused federal contractor supporting national security and government programs. Its teams work in demanding technical environments and emphasize expertise, reliability, collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and respect.

Requirements

• 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 Network Engineering experience in place of the degree.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or equivalent with approval.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

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 in response to mission requirements.
• Design and verify network solutions supporting routing protocols, policy-based routing, traffic shaping, border gateway protocols, IP Security tunneling, 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 the activities of Level 0–2 network engineers 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 opportunities for continued professional growth.
• 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