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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** The Alliance Group LLC - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, VoIP, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Security, Network Address Translation, Data Flow Control, Design of User Interfaces, Monitoring of Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Internet Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Connections, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, Server Supported Gaming, Systems Integration, Encapsulation (Networking), Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Support - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-engineer-annapolis-junction-md--ea18a0cc-c856-4f83-9e53-08924e226b4e ## About the Role The ideal candidate will bring deep experience supporting LAN, CAN, and WAN environments, along with the ability to design and maintain secure, high-performing network architectures that support mission operations. This position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with systems engineering, dataflow, COMSEC, and mission teams., * Twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support is required. * Experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and upgrading network systems. * Experience supporting LAN, CAN, and WAN environments. * Experience configuring and maintaining network equipment and network diagrams. * Experience supporting network performance optimization, dataflow management, and mission operations. * Experience working within DoD, IC, or government environments is highly desired., * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: + Systems Engineering + Computer Science + Information Systems + Engineering Science + Engineering Management + Related technical discipline Substitutions: * A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. * Five (5) additional years of relevant Network Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Required Technical Skills * Network Design and Architecture * LAN/CAN/WAN Administration * Network Configuration and Deployment * Network Performance Monitoring * Dataflow Management * Load Balancing * VPNs * Firewall Contexts * Traffic Shaping * Voice over IP (VoIP) * GRE Tunneling * IPSec * IP Encryption * Media over IP (MoIP) * Network Address Translation (NAT) * Network Diagrams and Accreditation Documentation * Hardware and Software Integration * DoD/IC Network Compliance * COMSEC Incident Awareness and Reporting Desired Qualifications * Experience supporting mission-critical network environments. * Experience coordinating across systems engineering, dataflow, cybersecurity, and operational teams. * Experience supporting accreditation activities and technical documentation. * Experience mentoring or directing junior engineers. * Familiarity with ISO 9000 requirements and DoD/IC regulations. * Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills., Algorithms, Communication Skills, Communications Security (COMSEC), Computer Science, Computer Security, Conferences, Cryptography, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Engineering, Engineering Management, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Firewalls, Flexible Spending Accounts, GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation), Government, Hardware-Software Integration, Health Plan, IP (Internet Protocol), IPsec (IP Security), ISO 9000, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Integrated Circuits (ICs), Internet Security, Load Balancing, Local Area Network (LAN), Mentoring, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Support, Network System Hardware, Network Systems, Online Courses, Operational Support, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Physical Security, Problem Solving Skills, Receiving Inspection, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Schedule Development, Seminars, Server Support, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Writing, Testing, Traffic Shaping, United States Department of Defense (DoD), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VPN (Virtual Private Network), VoIP (Voice over IP), Wide Area Network (WAN) ## Description We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to provide network engineering support for mission-critical systems in a government environment. This role will support the full network lifecycle, including network design, implementation, configuration, testing, deployment, maintenance, optimization, and upgrades., * Perform network services from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of existing networks. * Analyze network designs, specifications, system documentation, and related technical materials. * Provide general LAN, CAN, and WAN administration. * Schedule and support network conversions, transitions, and cutovers. * Provide input into the design of organizational network and mission architectures. * Configure, test, deploy, and maintain network equipment. * Configure and optimize networks to connect front-end and back-end system components. * Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput using design analysis and network performance monitoring tools. * Optimize end-to-end system performance and support dataflow management. * Design, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain solutions to address network issues. * Configure and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and accreditation materials. * Integrate hardware and software in accordance with ISO 9000 requirements and applicable DoD/IC regulations. * Coordinate with system engineering and dataflow teams to ensure mission operations and minimize downtime. * Coordinate with dataflow organizations, end-customer recipients, follow-on repositories, and tasking organizations to mitigate adverse impacts on system-wide dataflow. * Implement network solutions supporting server requirements, including load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, traffic shaping, VoIP, GRE tunneling, IPSec, IP encryption, Media over IP, and NAT. * Gather data needed to specify system, component, performance, and interface requirements. * Develop algorithms used in modules or incorporated into models associated with the research and development of technologies and systems. * Report known or suspected COMSEC incidents immediately. * Inspect received material for evidence of tampering and report any suspected physical security incidents. * Manage work schedules and direct the work of junior-level engineers., The ideal candidate is a senior-level Network Engineer with deep hands-on experience designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining secure and reliable network infrastructure. 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