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# Network Engineer Level 3

- **Company:** Calvert Systems Engineering, Incorporated
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Centers, DevOps, Junos, Network Architecture, Juniper, Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Cisco
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9028204/network-engineer-level-3

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer Level 3 to support mission operations for our customer. This position requires an accomplished technical professional with deep experience in network architecture, engineering, troubleshooting, and secure infrastructure design within IC/DoW environments.

What We Are Looking For:

Education & Experience Requirements Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

Option 1 - Master's Degree Pathway

 * A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

Option 2 - Bachelor's Degree Substitution

 * A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field.
 * PLUS an additional 2 years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support (for a total of 12 years).

Option 3 - Experience + Certification Substitution

 * In lieu of a Master's or Bachelor's degree:
 + An additional 6 years of relevant Network Engineering experience
 + AND at least one industry-standard certification, such as:
o Arista Configuration Essentials
o Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
o Juniper Certification Tracks (Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing & Switching, Junos Security, Service Provider Routing & Switching)

 + Combined for a total of 16 years of experience.

Certifications

 * An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I baseline certification (as defined by DoD 8570.01-M) is required, or the ability to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.

Experience Requirements

 * Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support.
 * Demonstrated experience delivering training aligned with network engineering curriculum.
 * Strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructures in secure operational environments.



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