Network Engineer 2

M2 Technology Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days of Personal Time Off Annually

10% Employer Contribution to 401k

$7,500 Training/Tuition Reimbursements

$250 Annual Donation Match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

M2 Technology Group in Fort Meade, Maryland, is seeking a Level 2 Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure for mission-critical communication systems.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and is skilled in network optimization and troubleshooting. The company offers a competitive salary range of $155,000 to $190,000 along with generous benefits, including 20 days of annual personal time off and 10% employer contribution to 401k.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience.
• Advanced skill in configuring and troubleshooting complex network devices.
• Must possess an active Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end network lifecycle management.
• Design solutions and deploy numerous types of network devices.
• Gather critical data to analyze and report on network health.

Skills

Network protocols

Routing and switching

Network security principles

Network monitoring tools

VoIP

Data flow management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Role Overview

M2 Technology Group provides high-assurance cyber and engineering support to federal, defense, and intelligence community programs. We bring that same rigor, discipline, and execution-focused approach to commercial assessments, delivering practical solutions designed for real-world operational environments.

We also have amazing benefits, check them out below!

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Level 2 Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure. Your expertise will directly ensure the smooth, efficient, and secure operation of our customers' mission‑critical communication systems.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Level 2 Network Engineer, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end network lifecycle management, optimization, and advanced troubleshooting. Your core capabilities will include:
• Design & Deployment: Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces, and methodologies.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize end‑to‑end system performance and dataflow management to minimize network latency and maximize data throughput.
• Component Integration: Configure and optimize the network to seamlessly connect various front‑end and back‑end components.
• Data Analysis & Monitoring: Gather critical data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements; conduct data captures to analyze and report on network health.
• Advanced Network Solutions: Implement specialized network solutions to support server requirements, including:
• Load‑balancing, VPNs, and firewall contexts
• Traffic Shaping and Voice over IP (VoIP)
• GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), and IP Encryption
• Media over IP (MoIP) and Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Provide strategic technical input to the overall design of the organization’s network and mission architecture.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, combined with 10+ years of hands‑on network engineering experience.
• Core Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and robust security principles.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skill in configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex network devices and technologies.
• Tools: Strong familiarity with industry‑standard network monitoring tools and methodologies.

Required Certifications

• Must possess an active Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, or equivalent).

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: $155,000-$190,000

• Please note that the listed salary range for this position at M2 Technology Group is intended as a helpful guide, not a fixed guarantee. We strive to build offers that are equitable and competitive by looking at a variety of factors. Your final compensation will be tailored based on your individual experience, educational background, specialized skills, and the specific demands of the role.

Personal Time Off & Holidays

• Employees earn 20 Days of Personal Time Off Annually. Earn an extra day every anniversary for up to 25 Days.
• Three Tiered Medical Plans from CareFirst BCBS
• $5,500 Medical Opt‑Out
• Dental, Vision, LTD and STD – 100% Company‑paid

401k

• 10% Employer Contribution (No match needed!) 7% Safe Harbor – 3% Profit Sharing
• Includes Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing – Immediate Vesting!

Training & Education Reimbursement

• Up to $7,500 Training/Tuition Reimbursements
• Flexible Additional Training Support Available Upon Request

Charity Donation Match

• $250 Annual Donation Match to any Charitable Organization

Pet Adoption

• No cost adoption assistance provided.

Referral Bonus & Company Events

• $7,500 Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Happy Hours, Annual Picnic, Holiday Party, Movie Nights, All Hands Meet‑Ups

Other Perks

• Swag Drops, Flexible work schedule, Employee Appreciation Awards, Work Anniversary Gifts, Newborn Gifts