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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer II - **Company:** AMERGIS HOLDINGS, INC. - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $102,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, Information Systems, Data Centers, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Packet Analyzer, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Wireshark, Wide Area Networks, Enterprise Data Management, Dynamic Routing, Identity Services Engine, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Core Data, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Firewall Services Module, Cisco, Network Optimization - **Published:** October 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3423484641&tx=JP5751FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering related field and 3+ years of directly related network engineering experience. Or, at least 7 years of experience managing and supporting large-enterprise infrastructure/network environments - designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs * CCNP, CCIE or CWNA preferred * Current knowledge of network security technologies - including, but not limited: Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE * Current knowledge of S2S VPN configuration, and maintenance support * Hands-on experience with network hardware, specifically Cisco routers and switches (4500/Nexus 9K - 2800/2900/4300) * Advanced knowledge of Dynamic Routing Protocols OSPF and BGP * Advanced knowledge of enterprise-level WAN and Internet circuits configuration, and maintenance support, along with inter-data center connectivity * Experience with Cisco Application Centric Architecture (ACI) preferred * Conceptual understanding of Zscaler cloud-based content filtering platform and advanced firewall * Experience using packet capture software such as Wireshark and other sniffer tools; ability to perform comprehensive network performance analysis * Familiarity with SD-WAN infrastructure; preferred experience with Aruba/Silver Peak SD-WAN solution * Advanced understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols * Experience with Cisco Meraki- wireless and switch configuration and management * Strong experience with core data center and campus environment networking technologies * Preferred experience with Solarwinds * Able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment * Flexibility with availability to work outside of normal business hours to complete planned change tasks, troubleshooting, or emergency work as required * Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently, as well as be a leader within our Information Systems department representing the networking space * Strong vendor management skills, holding them accountable for SLAs * Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required ## Description * Assists with planning, design and implementation of large enterprise network solutions to support the enterprise * Works in conjunction with multiple project team members to refine project-specific requirements and meet project deliverables within the networking space * Provides tier-3 level technical support and resource to network operations team to resolve networking issues with a strong focus on customer service * Creates and maintains comprehensive technical design documentation for proposed and implemented solutions * Works with Solutions Architects to assist in technical evaluation of potential new technologies and vendor selection * Supports the Network Operations team by facilitating effective service transition, conduct regular training, and process development * Provides routine support to other teams as needed (i.e. firewall rules, traffic examination, routing changes, etc.) and serve as a technical expert where required * Acts as a mentor on the network engineering team to develop members of the Network Engineering and Operations teams * Assists in remediating MI's (major incidents) during the course of network related service outages * Collaborates with the Network Operations team to deploy/maintain the SDWAN infrastructure - Aruba (Silverpeak), Cisco Meraki * Performs other duties as assigned/necessary