Senior Network Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Employer-paid healthcare for employees

Employer-paid healthcare for dependets

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance to design and oversee voice, data, and video networks across campus-scale environments. The role requires a technical BS or 12 years IT experience, and a Security+ certification.

The position is full-time in Laurel, MD, with a comprehensive benefits package and a strong emphasis on security, documentation, and cross‑team collaboration. Telework is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 12 years IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Security+ certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans & oversees the implementation of voice, data, & video networks across campus or system-wide environments.
• Customize design and processes to account for customer requirements within ITS standards.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network issues across multiple remote locations and international links.
• Collaborates with senior IT peers, executives, vendors and other departments to gather requirements and drive projects.
• Establishes security procedures to mitigate intrusions and incidents.
• Creates or updates network and customer documentation with standard procedures.
• Manages large and complex projects and coordinates work with contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinates notification of planned outages with local and external organizations.
• Conducts site surveys and captures customer requirements for network design and implementation.
• Designs network interconnection based on customer, carrier and backbone requirements.
• Initiates projects to ensure availability and reliability of customer services.

Skills

Security+ Certification

Network design

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Arista networking

Aruba switches

Plexxi

F5 load balancers

Dell networking devices

Job description

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• Security+ Cert
• 12 years of experience in the Information Technology field
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 8 additional years of experience in the Information Technology field may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• Designs, plans & oversees the implementation of voice, data, & video communication cable and hardware, e.g., switches, routers, gateway or functional servers, to support requirements of the scope and scale consistent with campus or system wide networks.
• Customize design, installation and processes to account for unique customer requirements within the context of overall ITS and industry standards and conventions.
• Troubleshoots and performs corrective measures to resolve or avoid problems with voice, data or video networks within a range of environments across multiple remote locations, and including operational international links.
• Works with senior IT peers or customer personnel, including executive management, in other departments or campus operations, external vendors, service providers or institutions, to collect requirements, complete projects, or resolve problems.
• Participates in the establishment and enforcement of security procedures to mitigate or isolate the impact of network intrusions, attacks or other incidents from external resources.
• Creates, modifies or updates network, process or customer documentation, including establishing standard procedures that may be followed by IT professionals.
• Manage/Coordinates large and complex projects or tasks that may include integrating the work of other IT professional staff, contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinates the notification of planned or unplanned outages working with both local and external organizations
• Conducts site surveys and collects customer requirements related to complex or unique network design, implementation and problem resolution efforts.
• Designs and implements network interconnection and integration based on customer, carrier and backbone network requirements.
• Initiates projects or work tasks based on customer requirements or as a situation may dictate to ensure availability and reliability of customer services.

Required Experience

• Knowledge of Arista, Aruba, Plexxi, F5 load balancers, and Dell networking devices.
• Familiar with STE/STN requirements to meet STIG/Security mandates and the utilization of Nessus Security Center.
• Familiar with tools for monitoring network performance such as CloudVision, MFNA (Microfocus network automation), and WhatsUp Gold

Salary: $190,000 - $200,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position