Network Engineer

RealmOne; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401K with 10% total contribution

4 weeks PTO plus 11 federal holidays

Access to free 24/7 learning

Paid parental leave

Job summary

RealmOne in Columbia, MD seeks Network Engineers to provide critical engineering support on a key contract. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and proven skills in networking technologies, specifically Cisco and Arista.

Responsibilities include system performance optimization, network design, and integration tasks. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting a strong work/life balance.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Network Engineering are required.
• Master's degree can substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Certifications like IAT level I are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Optimize system performance and dataflow management.
• Provide input to network architecture designs.
• Resolve complex network problems using various tools.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cisco

Arista

Data Analysis

Performance Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Network Analyzers

WAN Test Equipment

Network Simulators

Job description

Job Brief

Cisco and Arista

Job Description

Are you ready to KANGAROO into action at RealmOne?

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

Join us on this journey as we execute this mission‑critical contract providing engineering support for system development, fielded systems, and labs spanning for enabled and high speed capabilities, satellite access solutions, and mission operations.

Your effort and expertise are crucial to the success and execution of this impactful mission. This opportunity supports an Enterprise IT contract with a team of Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, Systems Engineers and System Integration Technicians, responsible for the architecture, engineering, integration, operations, maintenance and sustainment of multi‑level Enterprise IT environment.

Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents. Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large‑scale telecommunication infrastructures. Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces.

Experience with Cisco and Arista

Capabilities

Level 1

• Optimize end‑to‑end system performance and dataflow management.
• Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
• Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture.
• Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.
• Configure and optimize the network to connect various front‑end and back‑end components.
• Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements.
• Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load‑balancing, VPN’s, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.

Level 2

• Capabilities listed in Level 1.
• Configure and maintain organization's network diagrams and accreditations.
• Oversee the support to all network equipment.
• Develop designs of the organization's network and mission architecture to meet new partner requirements.
• Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers.
• Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations.

Level 3

• Capabilities listed in Level 1 and Level 2.
• Resolve complex network problems, operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment and network simulators.
• Design modules representing traditional circuit switched networks.
• Lead large efforts and installation projects of dynamic requirements and scale.
• Develop algorithms for models using networking and/or telecommunications technologies and systems.

Qualifications

Level 1

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and five (5) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum.
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline can be substituted for two (2) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support for a total of three (3) years. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree an additional four (4) years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a total of nine (9) years.
• Certifications: An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01‑M is required.

Level 2

• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• In lieu of a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and an additional two (2) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support for a total of eight (8) years.
• In lieu of a Master's or Bachelor's degree an additional six (6) years experience providing Network Engineering support and a Certification in an industry standard (Arista Configuration Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or Juniper Certification Tracks) may be substituted for a total of 12 years.
• Six (6) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum.
• Certification: An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01‑M is required.

Level 3

• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum.
• In lieu of a Master's degree a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and an additional two (2) years relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a total of 12 years.
• In lieu of a Master's or Bachelor's degree and additional six (6) years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support and a Certification in an industry standard (Arista Configuration Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or Juniper Certification Tracks) may be substituted for a total of 16 years.
• Certification: An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01‑M is required.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: 131,000 – 281,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company‑paid premiums. Tax‑advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer‑paid for employees and family with buy‑up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K – 10% total contribution – 5% safe harbor – 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required.
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO – 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays – Paid hours for company‑required training.
• Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy – Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. – $7,500 annual educational & professional development assistance.
• Additional benefits: Paid parental leave – Adoption assistance – Annual swag drops – Flexible work schedules – Generous referral bonus program – Employee appreciation and family‑friendly corporate events.

About Us

• RealmOne is a mid‑sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers’ toughest mission challenges.
• Headquartered in Columbia, MD, RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
• RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations, including Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
• RealmOne has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun. With more than 30+ active contracts, 12 of which are prime, RealmOne stands as a premier innovator supporting the Government and Department of Defense, with team members located nationwide.

Disclaimer: Benefits packages offered by RealmOne are subject to variation and may differ based on work location, clearance level, and other eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility, availability, and scope of benefits are not guaranteed, may differ from those generally described, and remain subject to modification at the sole discretion of the company.