Network Engineer Level 3

About the role

Network Engineer Level 3

woodcons.com

Location: Laurel Maryland, Maryland, USA Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Day Telework: None

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex network problem analysis; 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 use of network performance analytic tools.
• Assist system engineers and cross organizational teams to formulate solutions in response to mission requirements.
• Design and verify network solutions to support requirements for routing protocols, policy based routing, traffic shaping, border gateway protocols, tunneling IP Security, network address translations, 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 activities of Level 0-2 network engineers, ensure approved methods and procedures are followed.

Qualifications

Required Education & Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) additional years of experience in Network Engineering disciplines may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Fifteen (15) years’ experience as a Network Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Firewall experience (Palo alto)
• Network (SYSCO Routers)
• Architecture (knowledge and ability to read a drawing)
• Command Line Interface knowledge
• TACLANE and HAIPE knowledge is a plus

Required Certification ( possess and maintain one of the following)

• Cisco Certified Network Professional - (CCNP) Routing and Switching
• Cisco Certified Network Professional - (CCNP) Security
• Or equivalent approved by COR-T

Compensation

Posted Annualized Salary: $100,000 – $175,000

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Accommodations

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.