On-Site Network Engineer - TS/SCI Eligible

Talentify; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC in Germantown, MD seeks a Network Engineer I to design, deploy, and maintain a small-scale local network infrastructure, focusing on uptime, security, and operational readiness. You will configure systems, develop deployment strategies, and create user documentation.

This on-site role requires hands-on experience with Layer2/L3 networking and support for radio and satellite telecommunications equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of networking experience.
• Design simple local area networks (LANs).
• Solid grasp of IP routing, OSI model, TCP/IP stacks, and network security principles.
• Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, NAT, and OSPF/BGP routing.

Responsibilities

• Design localized network topologies, IP addressing schemes, and subnet structures.
• Plan wireless network layouts (RF coverage) and access point placement.
• Select appropriate hardware models (routers, switches, firewalls) that match operational requirements.
• Draft high-quality network design documentation, logical/physical topology maps, and deployment checklists.
• Assist in routine maintenance and troubleshooting on RF systems and related equipment.

Skills

Networking

LAN design

IP routing

TCP/IP

Network security

DNS/DHCP

OSPF/BGP

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC in Germantown, MD seeks a Network Engineer I to design, deploy, and maintain a small-scale local network infrastructure, focusing on uptime, security, and operational readiness. You will configure systems, develop deployment strategies, and create user documentation.

This on-site role requires hands-on experience with Layer2/L3 networking and support for radio and satellite telecommunications equipment.