Network Engineer, Level 2

What You Will Do

As a Network Engineer, you will perform advanced network engineering services to support the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a large-scale enterprise LAN and CAN infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring high network availability, executing modernization initiatives, and delivering Tier-3 technical support. Your expertise will help maintain service levels and drive the secure and efficient operation of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design, document, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network architectures, including VLANs, OSPF areas, and core/distribution/access layers

Provide Tier-3 support for network issues, equipment upgrades, and service turn-ups

Collaborate with service delivery, operations, security, installation, and systems engineering teams to meet SLAs and contract objectives

Perform hands-on configuration and support of routing protocols, VoIP, QoS, multicast, VPNs, Ethernet, and firewalls

Utilize network management tools (MFNA, SolarWinds, GEMX) to monitor network performance, analyze traffic, and identify issues

Recommend and implement corrective actions to ensure network performance and reliability

Support datacenter connectivity and enterprise-wide end-user access

Required Skills and Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of enterprise networking technologies and protocols including OSPF, QoS, multicast, VLANs, VPNs, and Ethernet

Strong understanding of network security and firewall configurations

Proficiency with tools such as SolarWinds, GEMX, and MFNA for performance monitoring and diagnostics

Practical experience working with Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, or similar network hardware

Ability to produce technical documentation and diagrams

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teamsEducation and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in network engineering supporting contracts of similar scope and complexity

Four (4) additional years of network engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelor’s degreeCertifications

Both of the following certifications are REQUIRED at time of hire:

IAT Level II baseline certification per DoD 8570.01-M (e.g., Security+ CE, CYSA, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CISSP, CASP, or CISM)

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent industry certificationClearance Requirement:

Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.