Network Engineer

INflow Federal; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INflow Federal is seeking a Network Engineer to service a large-scale Enterprise network. You will join a team of Network Technicians and Engineers supporting Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Riverbed, and McAfee devices across multiple sites. This role requires a DoD Secret clearance and CCNA certification.

The candidate will troubleshoot LAN/WAN environments, coordinate maintenance, and ensure network integrity while supporting VPNs, IPS, and WAN accelerators. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 4 years of IT/Network experience.
• Security+ CE required.
• CCNA certification is required.
• DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hardware and software; troubleshoot LAN/BAN/WAN networks and related problems.
• Administer LAN/BAN/WANs; plan conversions and cutovers.
• Coordinate with users and sites; test, integrate and maintain large-scale networks.
• Manage maintenance activities and network outages.

Skills

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Network protocols

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco devices

Job description

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

Job Overview:

This Position

This position’s primary role will be Network Engineer servicing a large-scale Enterprise network. You will be part of a Team of Network Technicians and Engineers servicing the customer sites. This network includes Cisco, Aruba, Brocade, Juniper, Riverbed and McAfee network devices to include Routers, Switches, Access Points, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and WAN Accelerators.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication hardware and software, as well as troubleshoot Local Area Networks/Base Area Networks/Wide Area Networks (LAN/BAN/WAN), and other network related problems
• Administer LAN/BAN/WANs. Schedule conversions and cutovers
• Coordinate with all responsible users and sites. Specialized experience in the performance and configuration of networks as well as the integration and testing of complex large-scale computer integrated networks
• Position requires the skills to manage the execution of maintenance activities and network outages
• Fundamental understanding of the OSI Model is required
• Candidate needs a basic understanding of network devices such as servers, routers, switches, associated software tools, and cabling in a large LAN/MAN/BAN/WAN environment
• Knowledge of network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP is a Plus
• Knowledge and experience working with wireless technologies, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and WAN Accelerators and associated technologies is highly desirable

Skills

• The ideal candidate will have a passion for excellence and continual improvement, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit, good written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, innovative thinking in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Good customer service and communication is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction and network reliability. A good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with severs and Cisco devices are a Plus

Experience, Education & Certification Requirements

• 4 years of IT/Network experience
• Bachelors Degree strongly desired
• Security+ CE required
• CCNA certification is required

Clearance Requirements

• Minimum of a DOD Secret clearance is required to perform in this position

Certification Requirements

Most of our contracts require DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance. We built 8140.study - our certification training platform - to help. This helps you study for certifications such as the CompTIA Security+.

Other Notes

• Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer
• If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601
• Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer

Citizenship Requirements

• Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion

INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.