Network Engineer 3 (DA)

Wyetech, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement SEP IRA 20% contributions

200 hours PTO annually

Medical, Vision, Dental options

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC seeks a Network Engineer Level 3 to design, implement, and optimize scalable network infrastructures supporting mission-critical operations for the TTO 4 OPS mission.

The role requires CCNA/CCNP, Security+, Linux experience, and 12+ years in similar programs. You will lead complex engineering efforts, document architectures, and ensure high availability, performance, and security across LAN/WAN environments.

Qualifications

• :12+ years of experience in programs/contracts of similar scope
• :DoD-level security requirements and ISO standards
• :CCNA/CCNP and Security+ certifications
• :Proficiency with Linux and network hardware/software configurations

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize scalable network solutions.
• Troubleshoot extensive network issues and ensure security/compliance.
• Lead engineering efforts and provide guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Linux proficiency

CCNA/CCNP

Security+

Network design/optimization

WAN/LAN troubleshooting

Network performance monitoring

VPNs/IPSec

Firewall management

Routing & Switching

DoD/IC regulatory knowledge

Lead cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Juniper routers

Cisco routers/switches

Palo Alto firewalls

Dell/HPE Linux servers

Ansible

Nutanix

Rubrik

Nomad

SALT scripts

LibreNMS

NetBox

Riverbed

Job description

TTO 4 OPS Network Engineer 3 (DA)

Wyetech is seeking a Network Engineer Level 3 to support the TTO 4 Operations (OPS) mission. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing scalable network infrastructures supporting mission‑critical operations. The Network Engineer will provide technical expertise in network architecture, security, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and dataflow management while ensuring reliable and secure network operations.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Network Engineer within the last three (3) years.

• Proficiency with Linux operating systems. Linux system administration experience is a plus.

• CCNA or CCNP certification required.

• Security+ certification required.

• Experience developing, planning, and implementing scalable network solutions, network layouts, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Strong experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network hardware and software, including routers, switches, and firewalls.

• Experience implementing network security measures, including firewall rules, access controls, VPNs, encryption, and security protocols.

• Proficiency in network performance monitoring, traffic analysis, latency reduction, throughput optimization, metrics, and alerting.

• Experience designing and maintaining high‑speed, scalable, fault‑tolerant LAN/WAN network architectures.

• Knowledge of load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, traffic shaping, VoIP, GRE tunneling, IPSec, IP encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and Network Address Translation (NAT).

• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues using network analyzers, WAN testing equipment, and network simulators.

• Experience optimizing end‑to‑end system performance, network connectivity, and dataflow management.

• Ability to develop and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, policies, procedures, and accreditation records.

• Knowledge of DoD/IC regulations, network security requirements, and ISO 9000 standards.

• Ability to lead complex network engineering efforts, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Desired Technical Skills:

Candidates should possess working knowledge of and the ability to use or support some, preferably most, of the following technologies:

• Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls

• Palo Alto firewalls

• Dell and HPE Linux servers

• Experience patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking equipment

• Ansible – configuration management and automation

• Nutanix – virtual machine management

• Rubrik – data storage and backup solutions

• Nomad – container orchestration

• SALT scripts – automation and configuration management

• LibreNMS – network monitoring

• NetBox – network infrastructure documentation and management

• Riverbed or comparable network acceleration technologies

The Network Engineer provides assistance in all aspects of network management, from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes designs, specifications, and related documentation to implement communication system requirements supporting distributed software engineering environments. Evaluates network characteristics, including traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput. Troubleshoots network problems and recommends procurement or modifications to network components to improve performance, security, reliability, and mission operations.

Capabilities:

• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.

• Develop algorithms used in modules or incorporated into models associated with the research and development of technologies and systems.

• Ensure all received materials are inspected for evidence of tampering and immediately report suspected physical security incidents.

• Configure and maintain organizational network diagrams and accreditation documentation.

• Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and applicable DoD/IC regulations.

• Design, integrate, test, and deploy solutions to established network issues.

• Optimize end‑to‑end system performance and dataflow management.

• Coordinate with dataflow organizations, end‑customer recipients, follow‑on data repositories, and tasking organizations to mitigate potential adverse impacts on system‑wide dataflow.

• Implement network solutions supporting server requirements, including load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, traffic shaping, VoIP, GRE tunneling, IPSec, IP encryption, MoIP, and NAT.

• Coordinate with systems engineering and dataflow teams to ensure proper mission operations and minimize downtime.

• Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and maintain various network devices, interfaces, and methodologies.

• Apply network acceleration techniques, including Riverbed.

• Conduct equipment and network inventories as directed, including semiannual and annual inventories.

• Immediately report known or suspected COMSEC incidents.

• Perform configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of all network equipment.

• Validate new and existing dataflows and data formats.

• Manage assigned tasks and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Network Engineers.

• Facilitate the implementation of high‑speed, scalable, fault‑tolerant network topologies supporting WAN and LAN design.

• Configure and optimize network connectivity between front‑end and back‑end components.

• Lead large‑scale engineering efforts involving dynamic requirements and evolving operational needs.

• Resolve complex network problems using network analyzers, WAN testing equipment, and network simulators.

• Assist systems engineers and cross‑organizational teams in defining technical and operational requirements.

Qualifications:

• Twelve (12) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university is required.

• Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

• An IAT Level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.

• CCNA or CCNP certification required.

• Security+ certification required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent Network Engineer experience within the last three (3) years.

• Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and a position‑appropriate security clearance are required (e.g., Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency‑appropriate polygraph).

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award‑winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real‑world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world‑class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech‑supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team‑building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $78.60–$106.44

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre‑benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.