Technical/Functional Expert (Network)

Columbia Technology Partners•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Technical/Functional Expert (Network) to provide advanced network engineering support across enterprise environments. The role focuses on system-level design, security architecture, and performance optimization within complex, multi-site infrastructures, including large-scale datacenter environments. The expert will help ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing network operations. The position requires an active security clearance with appropriate polygraph. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Applicants and employees are also subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business founded in 2007, specializing in technology and management consulting for corporations and federal agencies. The company describes its work as supporting technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and key systems, with a focus on team values and mission execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field; five additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
Minimum 10 years of experience in network engineering, including LAN architecture, monitoring, security, and protection.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent; the certification requirements section specifies DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.
Extensive experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and IPSEC VPNs.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph is required.
Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced network engineering support, including system-level design and architecture.
Design and implement secure network architectures and enterprise security boundaries.
Support datacenter virtualization and large-scale CAN/MAN/LAN environments.
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Implement and manage IPSEC VPNs and secure communication channels.
Analyze network traffic using packet capture tools for troubleshooting and performance optimization.
Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide expert-level support for network infrastructure issues.
Develop system diagrams and present technical solutions to stakeholders.
Collaborate across teams to support secure, scalable, and high-performance network operations.

Benefits

Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision and dental coverage, paid in full by CTP.
401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
Paid time off and customizable leave plans.
Jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
Referral bonus program with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if the referral joins the team.