Network Engineer (Skill Level 3)

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

11 holidays

401k contributions

Profit sharing

Paid training

Premium healthcare

Job summary

Kaizen Approach, Inc. seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain government-grade networks across design, deployment, and upgrades. You will analyze network specifications, support mission operations, and ensure scalable, low-latency performance.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, 12 years of relevant experience (5 years with WhatsUp Gold, NetFlow, and SIGINT tools), a engineering degree or 16 years of experience, and close collaboration with systems engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Design, integrate, deploy, test and provide operational support for network devices and methodologies.
• Optimize end-to-end system performance and manage dataflow between front-end and back-end components.
• Coordinate with systems engineering to ensure mission operations with minimal downtime.
• Facilitate high-speed, scalable, fault-tolerant WAN/LAN topologies.
• Support server requirements including load balancing, VPNs, firewalls, and NAT.
• Minimize latency and maximize throughput using monitoring tools.
• Lead large-scale networking efforts with cross-organizational teams.
• 12 years of experience on similar programs; 5 years with WhatsUp Gold and NetFlow; 5 years with SIGINT tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 16 years of equivalent experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and implementation across all aspects of network management.
• Analyze network designs and specifications to implement system requirements.
• Analyze traffic characteristics and troubleshoot network issues to ensure performance.
• Support scalable, integrated network solutions for a distributed software environment.

Skills

Network design

Network optimization

Troubleshooting

Cross-team coordination

Performance monitoring

WAN/LAN design

Security concepts

WhatsUp Gold

NetFlow

SIGINT tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

16 years of network engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

WhatsUp Gold

NetFlow

SIGINT tools (Common View/Max View, Triton, TUMMS)

Job description

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking a Network Engineer to provide assistance across all aspects of network management, from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of existing networks. In this role, you will analyze network designs, specifications, and related documentation and implement communication system requirements that support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment. This position involves analyzing network characteristics such as traffic connection time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput, troubleshooting network issues, and recommending procurement of or modifications to network components. You will support reliable mission operations by ensuring network performance, scalability, and effective integration of network solutions.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to design network solutions and integrate, configure, deploy, test, and provide operational support for numerous types of network devices, interfaces, and networking methodologies.
• Must possess the ability to optimize end-to-end system performance and manage dataflow by configuring and optimizing network connectivity between front-end and back-end system components.
• Must be capable of coordinating with systems engineering and dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations with minimal network downtime while supporting large-scale, dynamic requirements.
• Must have the ability to facilitate the implementation of high-speed, scalable, and fault-tolerant network topologies applicable to both wide area network and local area network environments.
• Must possess the ability to implement network solutions supporting server requirements, including load balancing, virtual private networks, firewall contexts, and network address translation where appropriate.
• Must be capable of minimizing network latency and maximizing data throughput through network design analysis and the use of network performance monitoring tools.
• Must have the ability to lead large-scale networking efforts, work with system engineers and cross-organizational teams to define requirements, and resolve complex network problems using network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators.
• Must have twelve (12) years of experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, including five (5) years of experience with network tools (WhatsUp Gold and NetFlow) and five (5) years of experience with SIGINT tools (Common View/Max View, Triton, and TUMMS).
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, OR sixteen (16) years of network engineering experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Salary Range

A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we are committed to your growth and happiness both at work and beyond!

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.