Network Engineer 2 Job at Columbia Technology Partners (Annapolis Junction)

Network Engineer 2

Columbia Technology Partners

Location:
United States , Annapolis Junction

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents. Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders. Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures. Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces.

Job Responsibility:

Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks
Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents
Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration
Schedules conversions and cutovers
Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents
Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders
Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures
Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces
Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management
Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information
Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools
Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture
Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies
Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components
Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements
Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate
Configure and maintain organization's network diagrams and accreditations
Oversee the support to all network equipment
Develop designs of the organization's network and mission architecture to meet new partner requirements
Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers
Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
Cisco certification is required
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline) from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum
A Master's degree in relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant experience reducing the requirement to six (6) years of relevant experience
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a total of 12 years

Nice to have:

Experience or knowledge of Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), vs Cisco IOS or NX-OS
Experience hardening network devices to meet strict security requirements and implementing secure protocols such
Experience configuring and managing various L2 and L3 network services such as VPN, QoS, and network slicing and segmentation
Experience using network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, Tcpdump, or NetFlow to analyze and optimize network traffic

What we offer:

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs
Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line
Referral Bonus Program: Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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