Network Engineer

Marquee Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquee Defense is seeking a seasoned network engineer to design, implement, and secure complex enterprise networks in a Fort Meade environment. You will manage CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure, optimize data center networking, and ensure high availability through robust routing, switching, and firewall policies.

The role requires TS/SCI with poly and a readiness to work on-site. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with IPsec VPN, TCP/IP, and virtualization-enabled networks, plus familiarity

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting IPSEC VPN solutions.
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot network routers, switches, load balancers, and security devices.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, L2/L3 protocols, and routing/switching protocols.
• Experience with network management/monitoring tools (Ciscoworks, HP Openview) for fault detection and capacity planning.
• Experience with TACACS+ for authentication, authorization, and accounting services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce enterprise network security strategies and boundaries.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize networking within datacenter virtualization environments.
• Administer CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure for high availability and performance.
• Perform in-depth network analysis and troubleshooting using advanced packet capture software.
• Respond to incidents and document work in a ticketing system like Remedy.

Skills

TCP/IP proficiency

Firewall configuration

LAN/WAN design

VPN/IPSEC

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ciscoworks

HP Openview

Remedy

Atlassian Suite

VMware

Solaris containers

Job description

Fort Meade or National Business Park area

Job Type:

Full time in-person

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly (CI poly in some cases)

Description

Develop and enforce robust enterprise network security strategies, including defining and managing security boundaries.

Integrate, manage, and optimize networking within datacenter virtualization environments.

Administer, maintain, and evolve CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.

Perform in-depth network analysis and troubleshooting using advanced packet capture software.

Diagnose and resolve intricate issues related to the TCP/IP protocol stack.

Configure, optimize, and manage a variety of routing and switching protocols.

Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot stateful firewalls and their associated policies.

Design and apply L3/L4 access controls to ensure granular network segmentation and secure access.

Work Experience

Design, implement, and support IPSEC VPN solutions.

Perform physical installation, configuration, and comprehensive troubleshooting of network routers, switches, load balancers, and security devices.

Leverage deep understanding of TCP/IP, L2/L3 protocols, and various routing and switching protocols to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure.

Utilize network management and monitoring tools such as Ciscoworks and HP Openview for fault detection, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.

Administer and maintain network authentication, authorization, and accounting services using TACACS+.

Provide operational support for Infiniband and FiberChannel (FC) SAN environments.

Support network integration and connectivity for virtualized platforms including VMWare and Solaris containers.

Respond to and resolve network incidents and service requests in a live call environment, meticulously documenting all work within a ticketing system like Remedy or similar platforms.

Utilize Atlassian Tool Suite for project management, documentation, and collaborative task tracking.

Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24/7 network support.

Specialty Experience

None required

Three years demonstrable experience (with degree, or 5 without) in network engineering (LAN), architecture, monitoring, security, and protection

Must have datacenter network design and architecture experience to include installation and configuration of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and IPSEC virtual private networks

Education

Marquee Defense is an equal opportunity employer (EEO)

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.