Network Engineer – Field Deployments & Operations

CTRL + LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Certification reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Bonus programs

Team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ LLC is seeking a seasoned network engineer to support DoD missions in Columbia, MD and Annapolis Junction. This on-site role requires TS/SCI with polygraph and regular in-person work near Fort Meade.

You will configure and test networking gear, sustain firewalls and encryption equipment, handle Jira tickets, maintain security compliance, and provide on-call support with occasional travel. A BS in CS and Cisco/Arista expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field
• 8 years of relevant experience in networking and security
• Experience configuring Cisco and Arista gear
• Occasional overseas travel
• On‑call operational support after training
• Core hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Configure and test networking equipment before fielding
• Support deployments in person or remotely
• Sustain operational networks, firewalls and encryption equipment
• Work through Jira tickets and lab upgrades
• Maintain security compliance
• Provide on-call support and travel as needed

Skills

Networking

Security compliance

Remote support

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco configuration

Arista configuration

Jira

Job description

Work location: Columbia and 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

Build networks in the lab, then help bring them into the field. Join an operational team supporting networking, firewalls, and encryption equipment.

The mission

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

What you’ll do

• Configure and test networking equipment before fielding
• Support deployments in person or remotely
• Sustain operational networks, firewalls and encryption equipment
• Work through Jira tickets and lab upgrades
• Maintain security compliance
• Provide on-call support and travel as needed

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.
• Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment
• Customer network compliance and system security plans
• Occasional/as-needed overseas travel
• On-call operational support once trained
• Core hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Occasional overseas travel and on-call support are required.

Preferred qualifications

• Call Manager
• Cisco ASA
• Automation for inventory and compliance
• Cloud, hyperconverged infrastructure and containers

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.