Network Engineer, Mid

Phase2 Technology; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 61,900 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Phase2 Technology in Corridor North, Maryland, is looking for a Mid Network Engineer to help develop and sustain secure, resilient networks for the DoD. You will work with diverse technologies to ensure the networks support critical defense operations effectively.

This role requires solid experience in network configuration, troubleshooting, and implementing routing and switching technologies. A Secret clearance is mandatory, alongside a high school diploma or GED. Join us and make a difference!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with network configuration or engineering support.
• Experience with routing and switching technologies.
• Secret clearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modernize, and sustain secure and resilient network capabilities.
• Improve reliability, availability, and performance across mission-focused environments.
• Contribute to engineering efforts including implementation planning and upgrades.

Skills

Network configuration

Troubleshooting

Routing and switching technologies

Layer 2 and 3 network protocols

Network design and architecture

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Cryptographic equipment

Firewall implementations

Job description

Job Number: R0243771

Network Engineer, Mid

Opportunity

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable organizations to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need you, a network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs.

As a Network Engineer, you will help develop, modernize, and sustain secure and resilient network capabilities that support critical defense operations. You'll use your skills in network design, architecture, Layer 2 and 3 technologies, and system interoperability to improve reliability, availability, and performance across mission-focused environments. You will also contribute to engineering efforts including implementation planning, technical reviews, test activities, and upgrades supporting enterprise-wide modernization.

You'll apply your knowledge in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding as you join our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.

Grow your career with us as we help the DoD field and sustain capabilities and solutions to users of worldwide networks.

Join us. The world can't wait.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, or engineering support
• Experience supporting engineering implementation planning, sustainment engineering, or technical reviews
• Experience with routing and switching technologies and Layer 2 and 3 network protocols
• Knowledge of network design and architecture, OSI model concepts, transport layers, and system interoperability
• Knowledge of cryptographic equipment, network security technologies, and firewall implementations
• Ability to perform Tier III troubleshooting of complex issues
• Ability to interpret network diagrams, engineering documentation, and lab test outputs
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice To Have

• Experience conducting network health assessments or supporting modernization efforts
• Experience performing lab automation or developing repeatable test workflows
• Knowledge of gateway protocols, virtual routing and forwarding, or optical networking
• Knowledge of mission-aligned enterprise networking standards and emerging technologies
• Ability to identify improvements for network resiliency, capacity, or security
• Ability to mentor junior engineers or support higher-level planning efforts
• Possession of strong communication skills for technical discussions and engineering reviews
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, IT, or Cyber field
• CCNA, CCNP, or Security+ Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $61,900 to $141,000 per year. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, retirement, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

Work Model

Remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements may apply depending on the position and customer requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.