Cybersecurity - Network Engineer - CCNA, Switches, VPN

Erias Ventures, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market pay

401k with immediate vesting

Spot bonuses

Professional development bonuses

Medical coverage

Vision and dental coverage

Disability & life insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Birthday off

Amazon Prime membership

Internet reimbursement

Equipment allowance

Company events

Onboarding swag

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer with CCNA and experience in designing and implementing secure, multi‑platform networks to support mission-critical operations. The role emphasizes planning, development, and technical support across complex environments.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in routing, switching, and network security, plus the ability to lead small teams and coordinate with stakeholders in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in network design including routing, switching, and network security
• CCNA certification required
• Experience with Cisco devices and network security architectures

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, implement and support multi‑platform networks for secure operations
• Diagnose network performance shortfalls and implement performance improvements
• Develop, operate, and manage networks in a secure environment
• Provide technical direction for operation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices
• Direct small teams in identifying and resolving complex technical issues

Skills

CCNA certification

Routing & Switching

Network security

Team leadership

Tools

Cisco 7600 routers

6500 switches

Cisco ASA firewalls

Cisco IDS/IPS

Cisco VPNs

3750 switches

Cisco management applications

Job description

Cybersecurity - Network Engineer - CCNA, Switches, VPN

• Fort Meade, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We valuecreative problem-solving,open communication, andempowering our employeesto make decisions and put forth new ideas.

We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a strong, entrepreneurial-minded, and technical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking a Network Engineer with background in AI who shall support planning, design, development, implementation and technical support of multi-platform, multi-system networks to encompass diagnosing network performance shortcomings and designing and implementing performance improvements. The Network Engineer shall develop, operate, and manage networks required to operate in a secure environment.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCIwith Full Scope Polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position. Candidate must be in access with MPO.

Experience

10 years of experience in network design to include routing, switching, and network security is required.CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is required.

Required skills:

• Install and configure Cisco 7600 series routers 6500 series switches
• Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and diagnose and resolve problems with Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, Cisco VPNs, Cisco 3750 series switches, and Cisco management applications
• Develop network security requirements and policy and translate requirements into specific device configurations
• Provide technical direction for the operation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices
• Direct small teams in the identification and resolution of complex technical issues and problems

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $225,000-$275,000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• MonthlyWellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and AnnualSwag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.