Network Engineer - Cisco Routing & On-Site Role

US Pharmacopeia; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

US Pharmacopeia (USP) in Rockville, MD seeks a Network Engineer to support and maintain the organization’s network infrastructure. The role focuses on routing and switching, troubleshooting, and ensuring security and reliability of critical systems.

You will work under guidance to develop foundational networking skills while contributing to enterprise stability. The successful candidate will bring a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering, Cisco-focused experience with CCNA, and at least three

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Active CCNA certification and experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Three years of experience in network support, administration, or related IT functions.
• Foundational knowledge of enterprise networking platforms, especially Cisco/Juniper.
• Strong interest in routing and switching technologies.
• Basic understanding of firewall concepts and administration.
• Knowledge of VLANs and network segmentation.
• Familiarity with VPNs, IPsec, 802.1x, and RADIUS.
• Exposure to F5 load balancers and Wi‑Fi troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting network infrastructure, including basic break/fix tasks and routine installations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve entry-level network issues under senior guidance.
• Monitor network activity to identify irregularities and escalate issues appropriately.
• Support network uptime and health monitoring to ensure availability of critical systems.
• Assist with IOS patch management tasks as directed.
• Create and maintain accurate network documentation following SOPs.
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises and planning activities.
• Provide limited support for F5 load balancer tasks under supervision.
• Participate in on-call support and occasional off-hours maintenance.

Job description

US Pharmacopeia (USP) in Rockville, MD seeks a Network Engineer to support and maintain the organization’s network infrastructure. The role focuses on routing and switching, troubleshooting, and ensuring security and reliability of critical systems.

You will work under guidance to develop foundational networking skills while contributing to enterprise stability. The successful candidate will bring a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering, Cisco-focused experience with CCNA, and at least three