Hybrid Network & Security Engineer (Cloud/On-Prem)

SNI Technology; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SNI Technology in the greater Howard County, MD area is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure the enterprise network across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role blends traditional network engineering with cybersecurity-focused operational support to ensure resilient services.

You will work in a hybrid setup (3 days in office, 2 remote), handling routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud networking, while collaborating with cybersecurity, systems, and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching).
• Experience with design and configuration of Cisco and Meraki platforms.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, NAC, IDS/IPS, and network security technologies.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles including least privilege, segmentation, and secure access controls.
• Familiarity with AWS networking and security concepts (VPCs, Security Groups, Network ACLs, VPN and hybrid connectivity).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and operational reliability.
• May require after-hours maintenance, on-call support, and incident response participation.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Support routing, switching, wireless, and secure remote access technologies, including VPNs.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, latency, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud networking issues.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, and access control solutions.
• Support secure network design and implementation practices across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support cloud networking configurations, secure connectivity, and access policies across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Support identity and access control concepts within cloud environments.
• Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and security events.
• Perform network upgrades, patching, hardware/software maintenance, and change management activities.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration standards.
• Assist with incident response, firewall rule reviews, network security audits, and vulnerability remediation.
• Support network hardening and operational reliability efforts.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and application teams to support infrastructure requirements and improve network security posture.
• Participate in network architecture, infrastructure modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Networking concepts

Troubleshooting

Security mindset

Communication skills

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Firewalls

VPN

AWS networking

Job description

SNI Technology in the greater Howard County, MD area is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure the enterprise network across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role blends traditional network engineering with cybersecurity-focused operational support to ensure resilient services.

You will work in a hybrid setup (3 days in office, 2 remote), handling routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud networking, while collaborating with cybersecurity, systems, and