Network Engineer Level 3

Woodcons; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Work-Life Support

Wellness Resources

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions in Laurel, Maryland seeks a Network Engineer Level 3 to design, implement, and maintain a global WAN/LAN infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations worldwide.

The role leads networking projects, resolves complex technical challenges, and drives adoption of new technologies in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including guidance to junior engineers and ensuring security and performance of enterprise networks.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years’ experience as a Network Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) additional years of experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional – (CCNP) or equivalent with approval.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex network problem analysis; resolve complex network and telecommunications problems.
• Research, recommend, and evaluate network performance, optimization, and security solutions.
• Optimize end-to-end network system performance and traffic flow management.
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through problem analysis and use of network performance analytic tools.
• Assist system engineers and cross organizational teams to formulate solutions in response to mission requirements.
• Design and verify network solutions to support requirements for routing protocols, policy based routing, traffic shaping, border gateway protocols, tunneling IP Security, NAT, network security, firewall contexts, load-balancing, latency, data throughput, WAN acceleration, and monitoring.
• Introduce and integrate new network and telecommunications technologies.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Level 0-2 network engineers.
• Verify and validate activities of Level 0-2 network engineers, ensure approved methods and procedures are followed.

Skills

Fifteen years experience

CCNP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Overview

Network Engineer Level 3

woodfederalsolutions.com

Location: Laurel, Maryland, USA

Job Type:Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$180,000 to $215,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: Join a high-performing team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a global WAN/LAN infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations worldwide. As a Network Engineer, you will lead impactful networking projects, solve complex technical challenges, and drive the adoption of new technologies in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives on innovation, enjoys tackling difficult infrastructure problems, and wants to make a direct impact on the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise networks.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to beU.S. Citizensandpossess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex network problem analysis; resolve complex network and telecommunications problems.
• Research, recommend, and evaluate network performance, optimization, and security solutions.
• Optimize end-to-end network system performance and traffic flow management.
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through problem analysis and use of network performance analytic tools.
• Assist system engineers and cross organizational teams to formulate solutions in response to mission requirements.
• Design and verify network solutions to support requirements for routing protocols, policy based routing, traffic shaping, border gatewayprotocols, tunneling IP Security, network address translations, network security, firewall contexts, load-balancing, latency, data throughput, WAN acceleration, and monitoring.
• Introduce and integrate new network and telecommunications technologies.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Level 0-2 network engineers.
• Verify and validate activities of Level 0-2 network engineers, ensure approved methods and procedures are followed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years’ experience as a Network Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) additional years of experience in Network Engineeringdisciplines may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional – (CCNP) or equivalent with approval.

About WOOD

WOOD Federal Solutions is a mission-focused federal contractor supporting complex national security and government programs. We bring experienced professionals, disciplined execution, and a commitment to engineering trust for mission success. Our teams work in demanding technical environments where expertise, reliability, collaboration, and accountability matter.

At WOOD, employees have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful customer missions while continuing to grow professionally within a company that values strong performance, continuous learning, and respect for the people doing the work.

Fringe Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and continued professional growth.
• Work-Life Support: Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
• Wellness Resources: Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.

Why Join WOOD?

• Meaningful Mission: Contribute your expertise to programs supporting important federal and national security missions.
• Professional Growth: Build your capabilities through challenging assignments, training, certifications, and opportunities for continued development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in teams that value technical excellence, accountability, and effective collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Join an organization where strong performers can contribute ideas, improve how work gets done, and have a visible impact on customer and company success.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance.