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# Network Engineer with CCNP or CCIE (US Citizen)

- **Company:** J&T Business Consulting
- **Location:** Woodlawn, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $76,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Automation of Tests, Cisco PIX, Cisco IOS, Cisco Systems VPN Client, Complex Networks, Information Technology Consulting, System Configuration, Data Centers, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Internetworking, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Routing, Performance Tuning, Regular Expressions, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Nx-os, Wireless Devices, Templating, Routing & Switching, Hardware Infrastructure, 3-tier Architectures, CIS Benchmarks, Cisco
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us40c97bddfc4e1d7437ade413e22dcb8d/eaa

## About the Role

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance., Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) plus 5-8 years of relevant network engineering experience, OR
Master's degree (MS/MA) plus 3-5 years of relevant experience, OR
Ph.D. plus 0-2 years of relevant experience.
Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent Cisco certification (e.g., CCNP Enterprise with Wireless Specialist, or Cisco 300-715 SISE: Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine).
Routing & Switching: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience configuring routing protocols and enterprise switching across medium-to-large multi-site networks (600+ to 1000+ locations with 1-2 data centers).
Mobility & Travel: Ability to travel domestically 25%-50% and work regularly on-site at local facilities/warehouses., CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Written exam passed within the last year.
3+ years of experience implementing and configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) across large, multi-datacenter enterprise environments.
3+ years of experience deploying Cisco VPN solutions (e.g., Cisco ASA) and large campus Cisco Wireless LANs.
2+ years of experience writing Python automation scripts and utilizing Regular Expressions for network configuration and data parsing.
3+ years of hands-on experience with physical media, structured cabling, and rack-and-stack operations for wired/wireless equipment.
Strong oral and written communication skills with experience interfacing directly with customer stakeholders on a daily basis.

## Description

Seeking a skilled Network Engineer (Level 2) to deliver innovative network architecture, staging, deployment, and operational sustainment supporting Health Solutions government programs in Woodlawn, MD.
In this role, you will engineer and maintain enterprise multi-service networking solutions-including wired LAN/WAN, routing and switching infrastructures, and enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) environments across large, geographically distributed customer sites. You will prepare and pre-configure network hardware, collaborate with field installation contractors, perform Tier 3 network troubleshooting, and optimize system performance, reliability, and security baselines., Deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) and wired LAN/WAN infrastructure.
Configure complex routing protocols, core switches, routers, and network access control policies.
Stage, assemble, and configure network hardware using pre-engineered design templates and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate with on-site field installation teams to execute WLAN site surveys, Access Point (AP) installations, controller deployments, and switch/router cutovers.
Provide Tier 3 technical support and root-cause troubleshooting for complex network incidents, including periodic after-hours and weekend support.
Test, evaluate, and validate LAN/WAN and WLAN operating systems (Cisco IOS, NX-OS) and emerging hardware solutions.
Author and update network topology diagrams, configuration guides, operating procedures, and technical standards.
Track deployment schedules, manage upgrade projects, and deliver status metrics to program leadership and government customer representatives.
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