Network Engineer with CCNP or CCIE (US Citizen)

J&T Business Consulting; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vis

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO and Holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting is seeking a Network Engineer (Level 2) in Baltimore, MD to design, deploy, and sustain enterprise networking for Health Solutions government programs. The role emphasizes LAN/WAN and WLAN management, security baselines, and collaboration with field teams.

The candidate will configure routing, core switches, and NAC policies, pre-stage hardware, and perform Tier 3 troubleshooting. Expect 25%–50% travel and on-site work at local facilities.

Qualifications

• Clearance required: ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5–8 years of network experience or Master’s with 3–5 years, or PhD with 0–2 years.
• CCNP or equivalent Cisco certification (e.g., CCNP Enterprise with Wireless) is required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain LAN/WAN and WLAN infrastructure.
• Configure routing protocols and core switches.
• Stage and configure network hardware via templates and SOPs.
• Coordinate WLAN site surveys, AP installations, and controller deployments.
• Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting and after-hours support as needed.
• Update topology diagrams, guides, and standards.
• Track deployment schedules and report status to leadership and government customers.
• Travel domestically 25%–50% to customer sites and on-site facilities.

Skills

Public Trust clearance

CCNP/CCIE certification

Network engineering

WLAN/WAN experience

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in related field

Master’s degree (MS/MA) in related field

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Cisco NX-OS

WLAN infrastructure

Job description

Network Engineer with CCNP or CCIE (US Citizen)

Baltimore, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Salary Range: $76,000 – $140,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking a skilled Network Engineer (Level 2) to deliver innovative network architecture, staging, deployment, and operational sustainment supporting Health Solutions government programs in Woodlawn, MD.

In this role, you will engineer and maintain enterprise multi-service networking solutions—including wired LAN/WAN, routing and switching infrastructures, and enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) environments across large, geographically distributed customer sites. You will prepare and pre-configure network hardware, collaborate with field installation contractors, perform Tier 3 network troubleshooting, and optimize system performance, reliability, and security baselines.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) and wired LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Configure complex routing protocols, core switches, routers, and network access control policies.
• Stage, assemble, and configure network hardware using pre-engineered design templates and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with on-site field installation teams to execute WLAN site surveys, Access Point (AP) installations, controller deployments, and switch/router cutovers.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support and root-cause troubleshooting for complex network incidents, including periodic after-hours and weekend support.
• Test, evaluate, and validate LAN/WAN and WLAN operating systems (Cisco IOS, NX-OS) and emerging hardware solutions.
• Author and update network topology diagrams, configuration guides, operating procedures, and technical standards.
• Track deployment schedules, manage upgrade projects, and deliver status metrics to program leadership and government customer representatives.
• Support 25% to 50% domestic travel to customer sites and perform regular on-site work at local customer facilities and staging warehouses.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) plus 5–8 years of relevant network engineering experience, OR
• Master’s degree (MS/MA) plus 3–5 years of relevant experience, OR
• Ph.D. plus 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent Cisco certification (e.g., CCNP Enterprise with Wireless Specialist, or Cisco 300-715 SISE: Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine).
• Routing & Switching: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience configuring routing protocols and enterprise switching across medium-to-large multi-site networks (600+ to 1000+ locations with 1–2 data centers).
• Mobility & Travel: Ability to travel domestically 25%–50% and work regularly on-site at local facilities/warehouses.

Desired Qualifications

• CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Written exam passed within the last year.
• 3+ years of experience implementing and configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) across large, multi-datacenter enterprise environments.
• 3+ years of experience deploying Cisco VPN solutions (e.g., Cisco ASA) and large campus Cisco Wireless LANs.
• 2+ years of experience writing Python automation scripts and utilizing Regular Expressions for network configuration and data parsing.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with physical media, structured cabling, and rack-and-stack operations for wired/wireless equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience interfacing directly with customer stakeholders on a daily basis.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued education and professional certifications

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.