Network Engineer – Cisco & Arista Sustainment

Ctrl +; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) non-elective

Employer-paid life insurance

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Certification reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral and retention bonuses

Paid social and team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to configure and sustain Cisco and Arista devices behind mission systems in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role requires in-person work and security clearance readiness.

You will support security compliance, travel as needed, and provide on-call coverage for operational networks, with compensation modeled hourly and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances.
• Applicants must live within commuting distance of Annapolis Junction, MD.
• Position requires on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

• Configure and sustain Cisco and Arista devices.
• Support security compliance for network devices.
• Travel as needed to support operations.
• Provide on-call support for operational systems.

Skills

8+ years experience

Cisco configuration

Arista configuration

Network security compliance

Willing to travel

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Arista EOS

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

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

Configure and sustain the Cisco and Arista networks behind operational mission systems.

The mission

Keep operational networks compliant, available and well maintained.

What you’ll do

• Configure and sustain Cisco and Arista devices
• Support security compliance for network devices
• Travel as needed to support operations
• Provide on-call support for operational systems

What you’ll bring

• 8 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Significant Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment
• Network device security compliance
• Ability to travel as needed
• Availability for on-call support

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting operational mission networks

Compensation and flexibility

$77.88–$85.99 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.