DoD Network Engineer | Secret/TS Clearance & Modernization

Nowges; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nowges is seeking an experienced network engineer to perform lifecycle replacement and technology refresh activities at their Fort Meade location. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities include implementing network devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining technical documentation. Strong experience with routing protocols like BGP and OSPF is required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DISA STIG compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifecycle replacement and technology refresh activities.
• Engineer, configure, test, and implement network devices.
• Support hardware refresh initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Enterprise routing and switching technologies

BGP and OSPF routing protocols

VLANs, STP, Layer 2/Layer 3 design

Network troubleshooting methodologies

Technical documentation development

Education

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

Palo Alto

Job description

Nowges is seeking an experienced network engineer to perform lifecycle replacement and technology refresh activities at their Fort Meade location. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities include implementing network devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining technical documentation. Strong experience with routing protocols like BGP and OSPF is required.