Network Engineer 3

RealmOne; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 174,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401K with total contribution

Paid Time Off

24/7 learning access via Udemy

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A premier technology firm is seeking a Network Engineer III in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco and Arista technologies, responsible for optimizing complex network infrastructures and mentoring junior engineers. An active security clearance and IAT Level III certification are required for this role. The position offers a competitive salary between $174,000 and $225,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 10 years experience in Network Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree or certification plus additional years of experience accepted.
• Active IAT Level III certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize network infrastructures.
• Mentor junior engineers in advanced network issues.
• Integrate hardware/software per ISO 9000 requirements.

Skills

Cisco technologies

Arista technologies

Routing and switching

Firewall management

Network automation

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Bachelor's degree plus relevant experience

Industry-standard certification

Tools

Network analyzers

WAN test equipment

Network simulators

Job description

Job Brief

Cisco, 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.

Job Description

• We are seeking a Network Engineer III with extensive experience in Cisco and Arista technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing complex network infrastructures, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Strong expertise in routing, switching, firewall management, and network automation is required, along with the ability to mentor junior engineers and troubleshoot advanced network issues.

The Level 3 Network Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

• 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.
• 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 regulations.
• 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

• 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 (Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing and Switching, Junos Security, Service Provider Routing and Switching)) may be substituted for a total of 16 years.

Certifications Required

• (IAT) Level III certification.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: 174,000-225,000

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.
• MORE BENEFITS…FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! – Paid parental leave – Adoption assistance – Annual swag drops – Flexible work schedules – Generous referral bonus program – Employee appreciation + family‑friendly corporate events ...and much more.

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 to include 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.