Network Engineer: Flexible Growth + $10k Welcome Bonus

Freedom Technology Solutions Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Matching 401k

Fully paid medical

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Freedom TechnologySolutionsGroup is seeking a Network Engineer to support a partner, delivering secure, resilient IT capabilities across a complex environment in Annapolis, MD. You will install and secure LAN infrastructure, troubleshoot connectivity, and follow change management processes while working with Cisco/Juniper devices.

The role requires an active security clearance with polygraph, an Associate's degree in engineering technology (or two extra years of network experience in lieu), and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering technology required; two extra years of network engineering may substitute.
• Active security clearance with polygraph required.
• CWIP certifications (A+, Net+ or Sec+) preferred.
• Experience with installing and configuring firewalls, switches, routers, and cabling.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures and use ticketing systems for issue tracking and documentation.
• Provide hands-on support for network upgrade projects with minimal disruption.
• Install, maintain, operate, and secure LAN infrastructure and devices.
• Replace failed networking components and configure switches/routers/access points.
• Troubleshoot end-user connectivity issues and provide professional support.
• Manage access according to security policies; perform updates for performance and security.

Skills

Networking concepts

TCP/IP

LAN/WAN

Security clearance

CWIP awareness

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

Tools

Ticketing systems

Cisco/Brocade/Juniper familiarity

Network device installation/configuration

Job description

Freedom TechnologySolutionsGroup is seeking a Network Engineer to support a partner, delivering secure, resilient IT capabilities across a complex environment in Annapolis, MD. You will install and secure LAN infrastructure, troubleshoot connectivity, and follow change management processes while working with Cisco/Juniper devices.

The role requires an active security clearance with polygraph, an Associate's degree in engineering technology (or two extra years of network experience in lieu), and