Senior Network Engineer (TS/SCI)

IBM

Maryland

On-site

USD 119,000 - 178,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

IBM Consulting seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design and implement LAN/WAN, intranets, and data networks while integrating robust security measures. You will model capacity, plan network infrastructure, and design security for cyber operations across projects.

Role emphasizes cloud infrastructure security, proof‑of‑concepts, and client‑facing delivery with DoD-level requirements. Onsite work in Maryland; active TS/SCI clearance required.

Qualifications

Candidates should have strong network engineering and security design skills.
Experience with secure network operations and enterprise/network topographies.
Knowledge of GovCloud and infrastructure security services preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, intranets, extranets).
Develop and execute security solution deployment plans for clients.
Collaborate with clients to tailor security solutions using Cloud & Infrastructure Security services.
Lead evaluation and testing of network security measures.

Skills

Network architecture

Security operations

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DoD 8570/8140 IAT III

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Senior Network Engineer you will design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. You will perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. You may also design network and computer security measures across the full spectrum of yber Operations. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Network Architecture and Engineering:Expertise with network topographies, enterprise and edge access management and other technologies for secure network operations.
Cloud Security Expertise:Experience with implementing and deploying Cloud & Infrastructure Security services in GovCloud and other Infrastructure Levels 5, 6 and 6+, including for mobile devices, to support client requirements.
Design and Implement Security Solutions: Build proof‑of‑concepts, develop implementation plans, testing plans, and deployment plans with security technology and security solutions to meet client needs.
Develop Implementation Plans: Create and execute implementation plans to deliver security solutions to clients.
Test and Validate Solutions: Develop and execute testing plans to ensure security solutions meet client requirements.
Deliver Client‑Facing Solutions: Collaborate with clients to understand their security needs and deliver tailored solutions using Cloud & Infrastructure Security services.

Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, subject to business needs.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Cloud Security Expertise: Experience with implementing and deploying Cloud & Infrastructure Security services, including for mobile devices, to support client requirements across the full spectrum of cyber operations.
Security Solution Development: Experience in designing and building proof‑of‑concepts, developing implementation plans, testing plans, and deployment plans with security technology and security solutions.
Security Technology Implementation: Experience with creating and executing implementation plans to deliver security solutions to clients.
Security Testing and Validation: Experience in developing and executing testing plans to ensure security solutions meet client requirements.
Client‑Facing Solution Delivery: Experience in collaborating with clients to understand their security needs and delivering tailored solutions using Cloud & Infrastructure Security services.
Prior Government Cyber Operational Experience- Experience working in a high OPTEMO environment within the US government with demonstrated expertise in full spectrum cyber operations.
Must posses an Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP CE, CCNP, CISA)
Requires Top Secret Clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

Preferred technical and professional experience

Cloud Security Architecture: Experience with designing and implementing cloud security architectures to support client requirements, including for mobile devices.
Advanced Security Solutions: Experience in developing and deploying advanced security solutions, including proof‑of‑concepts, implementation plans, testing plans, and deployment plans.
Security Technology Expertise: Experience with security technology and security solutions, including creating and executing implementation plans to deliver security solutions to clients.
Prior Department of Defense Cyber Operational Experience- Experience working in DoD/DOW environment with demonstrated expertise in full spectrum cyber operations.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can‑do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

Job Title

Date posted

31-Aug-2026

Job ID

131303

City / Township / Village

Annapolis Junction

State / Province

Maryland

Country

United States

Work arrangement