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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** GDH Consulting
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $118,560.0 - $128,960.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Proxy Servers, Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Networking Hardware, Internetworking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Network Time Protocols, Network Management System, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Simple Network Management Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Load Balancing
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/76108777-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Over 3-5 years of experience supporting enterprise-level network environments.
 * Experience installing, cabling, and configuring network equipment.
 * Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS) and MPLS, Layer2 VPN, Layer3 VPN technologies.
 * Familiarity with security practices, including audits, planning, design, testing, and management.
 * Understanding of LAN/WAN/MAN internetworking technology, network monitoring tools (SNMP, NetFlow).
 * Proven ability to work with routers, switches, load balancers, proxies, and related hardware/software components.
 * Fundamental knowledge of IP and core IP technologies.
 * Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.
 * Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances and work authorization.

## Description

A Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining a robust enterprise network environment. This role involves overseeing network infrastructure, including routers, switches, load balancers, VPNs, and related hardware and software. The position requires ensuring optimal network performance and security, implementing hardware upgrades, and providing escalation support in a fast-paced setting., * Monitor and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, load balancers, VPNs, proxies, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and IPAM.

 * Administer network management tools, including configuration, implementation, monitoring, and system baseline management.
 * Plan and implement network and security changes to ensure performance and security standards are met.
 * Install, configure, repair, and maintain hardware and software for network services, storage, and server systems.
 * Perform hardware upgrades and repair inoperative devices to sustain mission capability.
 * Install, terminate, reroute, and test copper and fiber optic cabling for offsite locations, manage materials and tools.
 * Document installation procedures and maintain labeling schemes, cabling, and network diagrams.
 * Manage network communication closets and equipment racks, including cabling and layout planning.
 * Collaborate with vendors and engineering teams to resolve issues, support platform upgrades, and improve network infrastructure.
 * Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support as needed.