Network Engineer – Cisco & Arista

CTRL + LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Certification reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral programs

Team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions. This on-site role is located in San Antonio, TX and requires active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

You will configure Cisco and Arista devices, ensure network security compliance, and troubleshoot hardware on site. Occasional travel to Maryland is required.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in STEM-focused roles.
• Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment experience.
• Customer network security and system security plan compliance.
• Hands-on hardware support and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Configure and sustain Cisco and Arista network devices.
• Support network security compliance.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Travel occasionally to Maryland.

Skills

Cisco configuration

Arista configuration

Network security compliance

Hardware support

Travel readiness

Job description

Work location: San Antonio, TX

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Keep critical networks connected and ready. Configure and sustain Cisco and Arista equipment while supporting hardware and security needs on site.

The mission

Support secure mission systems through software engineering, infrastructure integration, networking and dependable operational services.

What you’ll do

• Configure and sustain Cisco and Arista network devices
• Support network security compliance
• Troubleshoot hardware issues
• Travel occasionally to Maryland

What you’ll bring

• 8 years of relevant experience. Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) education is listed; required degree level must be confirmed.
• Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment
• Customer network security and system security plan compliance
• Hands-on hardware support
• Occasional travel to Maryland

Compensation and flexibility

$67.41–$87.57 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.