Network Engineer III

Jobtailor; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure across multiple sites in the Baltimore area. The role requires strong expertise in TCP/IP, VPNs, and security, with a track record of reducing downtime and supporting business initiatives.

Candidates should have 7+ years in network engineering, a bachelor's degree in IT or related field, and CCNP or equivalent is preferred. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field required.
• 7+ years of hands-on network engineering experience.
• Experience managing multi-site networks.
• U.S. Person status or government authorization required.
• CCNP or equivalent preferred.
• Expertise in Cisco or similar networking technologies (routing, switching, firewalls).

Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Ensure network performance, availability, and security meet organizational standards.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Provide Tier III support for escalated network problems.
• Plan and execute network hardware/software upgrades and migrations.
• Deploy and integrate new technologies to optimize network performance.
• Implement and enforce network security policies, firewalls, and VPN configurations.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and operational documentation.
• Prepare reports on network health, capacity planning, and incident resolution.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance as needed.

Skills

Network engineering

Multi-site networks

TCP/IP & VPN security

Team mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Tools

Cisco equipment

Network monitoring tools

Job description

• Configure, monitor, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure across multiple sites
• Ensure network performance, availability, and security meet organizational standards
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Provide Tier III support for escalated network problems
• Plan and execute network hardware/software upgrades and migrations
• Deploy and integrate new technologies to optimize network performance
• Implement and enforce network security policies, firewalls, and VPN configurations
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and operational documentation
• Prepare reports on network health, capacity planning, and incident resolution
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance as needed

Requirements

• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a relevant discipline
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering roles
• Proven experience managing multi-site network environments
• U.S. Person status or government authorization required
• Expertise in Cisco or similar networking technologies (routing, switching, firewalls)
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, and network security principles
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies
• CCNP or equivalent preferred