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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer 1 - **Company:** RealmOne - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, VoIP, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Databases, System Configuration, Network Address Translation, Data Flow Control, Monitoring of Systems, IT Management, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Protocols, Microsoft SharePoint, Load Balancing, Information Technology - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88047958/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and five (5) years of relevant professional experience or a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline and three (3) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support is required. Seven (7) years of relevant experience providing Network Engineer support may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree making the total experience requirement twelve (12) years in Network Engineering without a degree. Certifications Required: * (IAT) Level I certification. Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph ## Description RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals. Join us on this journey as we execute this mission-critical contract providing architecture, engineering, integration, and maintenance across a multiple classification Enterprise network. Your effort and expertise are crucial to the success and execution of this impactful mission. This opportunity supports an Enterprise IT contract with a team of Customer Service Specialists, Database Engineers, Information Systems Security Officers, Information Systems Security Engineers, SharePoint Developers, Systems Engineers, Network Engineers, and IT Engineers responsible for the architecture, engineering, integration, operations, maintenance and sustainment of multi-level Enterprise IT environment., * We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our customers network infrastructure communication systems. * In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security principles. * Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting network devices and technologies. * Familiarity with network monitoring tools and methodologies. The Level 1 Network Engineer shall possess the following capabilities: * Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies. * Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management. * 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. * Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information. * 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. * 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. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)