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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** Job Owl
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, VoIP, Complex Networks, Linux, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Installation Services, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Optimization
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fe129d481ef03bdd

## About the Role

* Education
 + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
 * Experience
 + 5+ years of relevant networking or systems engineering experience.
 * Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 + Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, Linux systems, and cybersecurity best practices.
 + Excellent communication skills and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
 + Advanced knowledge of network architecture, routing, switching, and security technologies.
 + Experience troubleshooting complex network and infrastructure issues.
 + Ability to support network optimization, implementation, and customer-facing technical solutions.
 * Additional Competencies/Requirements
 + Candidates must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.
 + Must be able to travel up to 50%.

## Description

The Senior Network Engineer installs, maintains, and evaluates complex Voice over IP, network systems and communication infrastructure to ensure secure and reliable operations. This role troubleshoots advanced network issues, supports network architecture and design initiatives, and conducts feasibility and cost analyses for network enhancements and implementations., * Support network implementation including installation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software.

 * Support VoIP implementation including installation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software.
 * Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, and related network technologies.
 * Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
 * Support security hardening and implementation of cybersecurity best practices.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and installation guides.