Network Engineer Firewalls Infrastructure

CTRL + LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) non-elective

Employer-paid life insurance and short

Disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Ctrl+ is seeking an on-site professional to support secure mission systems in Annapolis Junction, MD. Bring firewall and infrastructure expertise to a DoD mission environment with a predictable core-hours window (10 a.m.–2 p.m.).

You will collaborate across networking, software engineering and operations while working with TS/SCI with polygraph; applicants must hold active clearance and reside within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Experience with Jira ticketing.
• Experience with Arista, SafeNet, NetApp and Visio.
• Core hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities must be confirmed before publication.

Skills

Firewall expertise

Network engineering

Experience with DoD missions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Cisco ASA firewalls

Jira

Arista

SafeNet

NetApp

Visio

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

Bring practical network skills to an on-site mission environment. This opening calls for firewall and infrastructure experience with a predictable core-hours window.

The mission

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

What you'll do

• Responsibilities must be confirmed before publication.

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 ASA firewalls
• Jira ticketing
• Arista, SafeNet, NetApp and Visio
• Core hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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.