Senior Network Engineer- AI Focus

Staffed4U; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible schedule

Education & training budget

Job summary

Staffed4U seeks a Network Engineer – Level 3 to design, implement, troubleshoot, and support secure, high‑performance enterprise networks in multi‑platform environments. You will lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers while ensuring alignment with security policies.

The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with Cisco routers/switches/firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and backbone networks, plus the ability to deliver reliable network operations in secure facilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network design, including routing, switching and network security.
• Experience installing and configuring Cisco enterprise networking equipment.
• Strong experience with Cisco routing, switching, firewalls, VPN and IDS/IPS.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale network architectures.
• Experience developing and implementing network security requirements and policies.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues.
• Experience providing technical leadership to small engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of secure network operations and configuration management.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, implement, and support secure enterprise network environments.
• Install and configure Cisco 7600 Series routers and Cisco 6500 Series switches.
• Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues involving Cisco ASA firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and switches.
• Identify network performance limits and improve availability, reliability, and performance.
• Develop network security requirements and translate into device configurations.
• Design and implement enterprise ISP backbone networks.
• Lead small technical teams and provide direction for network operations.
• Maintain network documentation, configuration standards, and procedures.

Skills

Routing

Switching

Network security

Technical leadership

Cisco enterprise networking

Tools

Cisco 7600 Series routers

Cisco 6500 Series switches

Cisco ASA firewalls

Cisco IDS/IPS

Cisco VPN

Cisco 3750 Series switches

Network management applications

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Active TS/SCI FS Poly

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer – Level 3 to support the planning, design, development, implementation, operation, and technical support of complex multi-platform and multi-system network environments.

This role will focus on maintaining secure, high-performance enterprise networks, diagnosing network performance issues, implementing improvements, and providing technical leadership for network operations and security. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands‑on experience with Cisco routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and enterprise‑level backbone networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, implement, and support secure enterprise network environments.
• Install and configure Cisco 7600 Series routers and Cisco 6500 Series switches.
• Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues involving:
  • Cisco ASA firewalls
  • Cisco Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
  • Cisco VPN technologies
  • Cisco 3750 Series switches
  • Cisco network management applications
• Identify network performance limitations and implement solutions to improve availability, reliability, and performance.
• Develop network security requirements and policies and translate those requirements into device‑specific configurations.
• Design and implement enterprise‑level ISP backbone networks.
• Operate and manage networks within secure and controlled environments.
• Provide technical direction for the operation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network devices.
• Analyze complex technical issues and develop effective resolution strategies.
• Lead or direct small technical teams in identifying and resolving complex network problems.
• Maintain network documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
• Support secure network architecture and ensure network configurations align with organizational security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network design, including:
  • Routing
  • Switching
  • Network security
• Demonstrated experience installing and configuring Cisco enterprise networking equipment.
• Strong experience supporting Cisco routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and intrusion detection/prevention technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale network architectures.
• Experience developing and implementing network security requirements and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues.
• Experience providing technical leadership or direction to small engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of secure network operations and configuration management.

Required Certification

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is required.

Technical Environment

• Cisco 6500 Series Switches
• Cisco 3750 Series Switches
• Cisco Network Management Applications
• Enterprise Routing & Switching
• Network Security
• ISP Backbone Networks

Preferred Attributes

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently on complex technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior network engineers.
• Ability to translate technical and security requirements into practical network configurations.
• Experience supporting mission‑critical or highly secure enterprise networks.

Our client offers a comprehensive, flexible benefits package supporting financial security, health, and work‑life balance.

Retirement

15% automatic company 401(k) contribution(3% safe harbor + 12% discretionary profit sharing)

No vesting– 100% immediately vested

Pre‑tax and Roth options; contributions deposited every payroll

Paid Time Off & Flexibility

PTO accrued at13% of hours worked(≈6 weeks / 30 days annuallyfor full‑time employees)

Up to 240 hours carryover

Flexible option to adjust PTO and/or 401(k) contributions in exchange for salary adjustments

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant company contribution

CareFirst medical plans:

Platinum POS – $0 deductible

High Deductible POS – $1,600 / $3,200 deductible

Company contributes25% of deductible to HSA quarterly

HSA and FSA options available

Insurance (Company-Paid)

$50,000 Life Insurance

$50,000 AD&D

Short-Term Disability: 60% pay (up to $1,000/week)

Long-Term Disability: 60% pay (up to $6,000/month)

Flexible Schedule

Hourly pay with flexible/alternate schedules (customer approval required)

Education & Training

Up to$5,000 annuallyfor certifications, courses, conferences, books, and related expenses

$100 annuallytoward company‑branded apparel

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers the chance to support complex, secure network environments where reliability, performance, and security are critical. You will work with experienced technical teams, provide hands‑on engineering support, and contribute directly to the design and operation of enterprise‑scale network infrastructure.