Network Engineer Level ll

RWD Consulting, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RWD Consulting, LLC in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Network Engineer Level II for on-site work. The role focuses on designing, testing, upgrading, and integrating LAN/WAN networks to meet business requirements.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalency), four years of progressive experience, and US citizenship. CCNA certification is preferred; IAT II and CE designations are noted. The position includes after-hours on-call and vendor coordination as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalency.
• Four (4) years of progressive experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• CCNA and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• IAT II and CE designations.
• DoD 8570.01-M certificate requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, upgrade and integrate LAN/WAN, WLAN, intranets and other networks to meet business requirements.
• Document engineering processes for build/config, testing and deployment; coordinate changes with stakeholders.
• Plan and implement security measures to safeguard networks; perform modeling, analysis and planning.
• Coordinate with architecture and vendors; assist with troubleshooting and deployments as needed.
• Provide day‑to‑day operational support for deployed networks in lab or production.
• Collaborate with senior staff to complete projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalency

Job description

Position: Network Engineer - Level ll

Location: Bethesda, MD - On Site Only

Salary: $125,000-$135,000

Must be a US Citizen

Role Designation: Network Engineer Level II

IT Security Designation: ADP/IT-II

Investigation Required: Tier 3 (T3)

IA Technical/Management Designation: IAT II and CE

Commercial (Baseline) Certificates: IAT II: Please see Commercial Certificates for DoD 8570.01-M certificate requirement, CE: Professional (or expert) level certificate for supported technology as approved by the COR.

Preferred Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Four (4) years of progressive experience demonstrating the required proficiency.

Degree/Education

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Equivalency.

Functional Responsibility

• Design, test, upgrade and integrate new or existing information networks such as local area networks (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other communications networks in accordance to the organization’s business requirements.
• Document all aspects of the engineering process as it relates to build and configuration, testing, and deployment of networks. Coordinate changes such as implementation of new networks, upgrades or version increments to existing networks with network administrators and stakeholders.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements security measures to safeguard new and existing networks. Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Coordinates with architecture, evaluates new and emerging network technologies, and make recommendations for selection of these products. Assists network administrators with complex troubleshooting issues and if needed coordinates vendor engagements to assists in troubleshooting efforts.
• May provide day‑to‑day operational or administrative duties for deployed networks in lab or production environments. Applies fundamental engineering concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments.
• Ability to work with other senior technical and user staff to complete projects.

OTHER SILLS, TASKS AND RESPONSIBLITIESTHAT SHALL BE PERFORMED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provide after‑hours on‑call and downtime support on rotational basis.
• Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time. Must be able to install network equipment. Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• May be required to utilize ladders up to 10 feet in height in the performance of their duties
• Fiber and copper cabling related support for B11, B54, B55 and as requested by leadership in other buildings. Renovations in B9, B10. AMA Inventories.