Network Systems Engineer

Isys Technologies; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

I2X Technologies is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support a federal government customer in Odenton, MD. The role is on-site and requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

You will manage network integration, security engineering, testing, and implementation configuration support. The position emphasizes developing SOPs, driving continuous improvement, and coordinating with network architects to maintain secure, scalable baselines.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required and Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• BS with 4–8 years of experience or MS with 2–6 years of experience.
• Extensive defense-in-depth knowledge and network/ security architecture.
• Experience deploying Cisco routing, switching, and firewall devices.

Responsibilities

• Network integration, testing, security engineering and implementation support.
• Define and improve STIG baselines, versioning and compliance tracking.
• Test automation and best-practice insertion opportunities.
• Lead development of SOPs/ TTPs and CSI improvements.
• Escalate incidents and support RCA for problem management.
• Perform maintenance on routers, switches, and security devices.

Skills

DoD Top Secret clearance

Security+ or IAT II

Network security architecture

Routing & Switching

Communication skills

10% travel possible

Education

BS in related field

MS in related field

Tools

Cisco Enterprise Routing & Switching

Firewall/Security Devices

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required

Top Secret

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long‑term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Odenton, MD. This position will be on-site and will require an active Top Secret clearance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Network integration, testing, security engineering, and implementation configuration support.

• Collaborate with network architects to define and/or continuously improve STIG compliant configuration baselines, versioning, and compliance tracking.

• Test and validate automation and best practice insertion opportunities.

• Lead development of SOPs/TTPs.

• Support Continuous Service Improvements (CSI).

• Support system performance tuning and enhancements.

• Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP).

• Support tier escalation of incident management support tasks.

• Active participation in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Problem Management activities.

• Participate in engineering meetings to bridge the gap between operations and engineering providing operational readiness for new solutions projected to be deployed into production.

• Perform highly technical maintenance involving firewalls, VPNs, IPS, and load balancers.

• Provide expert knowledge of network engineering and operations, large scale enterprise network solution implementation and transition to Network Operations, as well as test and evaluation activities. Perform highly technical maintenance involving network devices routers, switches, security solutions, and WANX.

Core Qualifications:

• Active DoD clearance at the Top-Secret level with SCI eligibility
• Security+ Certification or other DOD 8570 IAT Lvl II Certification within a certain timeframe after starting if not starting with one when hired.
• Extensive knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
• 4+ years’ experience engineering and troubleshooting networks, including extensive routing and switching experience such as one or more of the following: MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols i.e. BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, switching protocols i.e. Spanning Tree Protocol, VLANs, LLDP, VoIP, Multicast protocols and emerging network technologies.
• Strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of IP network/subnet addressing.
• Experienced and adept at developing and maintaining technical documents, analyses, and reports.
• Experience developing and presenting technical information to senior customer management, customer stakeholders, and company management.
• Hands‑on experience deploying, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise network routing, switching and firewall/security devices.
• Ability to travel up to 10% OCONUS travel.
• Effective written and oral communication and problem‑solving skills

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive SME level knowledge of network engineering and operations, integration, test and evaluation activities, as well as implementation and transition to Network Operations processes and concepts

• Cisco CCNP Route/Switch and/or CCNP Security

• Experience and with and practical understanding of enterprise WAN principles.

• Experience with change, configuration and performance management NetOps concepts.

• IAT Level III Certification (i.e. CISSP or equivalent).

Required Education & Experience:

Requires BS and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.(Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.)

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

Active Top Secret clearance is required.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.