Network Engineer III – Cisco/Arista, Flexible Schedule

RealmOne; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 174,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier technology firm is seeking a Network Engineer III in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco and Arista technologies, responsible for optimizing complex network infrastructures and mentoring junior engineers. An active security clearance and IAT Level III certification are required for this role. The position offers a competitive salary between $174,000 and $225,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

401K with total contribution

Paid Time Off

24/7 learning access via Udemy

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 10 years experience in Network Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree or certification plus additional years of experience accepted.
• Active IAT Level III certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize network infrastructures.
• Mentor junior engineers in advanced network issues.
• Integrate hardware/software per ISO 9000 requirements.

Skills

Cisco technologies

Arista technologies

Routing and switching

Firewall management

Network automation

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Bachelor's degree plus relevant experience

Industry-standard certification

Tools

Network analyzers

WAN test equipment

Network simulators

Job description

A premier technology firm is seeking a Network Engineer III in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco and Arista technologies, responsible for optimizing complex network infrastructures and mentoring junior engineers. An active security clearance and IAT Level III certification are required for this role. The position offers a competitive salary between $174,000 and $225,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.