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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Synergy Ecp Llc
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Network Topologies, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, NetFlow, Network Monitoring, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, WhatsUp Gold (Software), Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Low Latency, Network Optimization
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/340ba1f4-4883-4d43-8297-534c322cf1af/network-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
 + Additional network engineering experience may substitute for degree requirements
 * 5+ years of experience supporting complex network engineering programs or contracts
 * Experience configuring and troubleshooting switches, routers, and firewalls
 * Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools including WhatsUpGold and NetFlow
 * Knowledge of secure network design and boundary protection solutions
 * Experience optimizing network performance and minimizing latency
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in enterprise network environments

Nice to Have

 * Experience with DCID 6/3 and/or ICD 503 compliance frameworks
 * Experience with Computer Network Operations and PL3 high/high solutions
 * Familiarity with Layer 2-7 networking technologies
 * Experience integrating boundary/security solutions into customer environments
 * Experience with RF communications solutions and WAN test equipment
 * Prior experience leading technical teams or large engineering efforts

## Description

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support the design, integration, deployment, and optimization of secure, high-performance network solutions. This role involves configuring and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure, supporting mission-critical operations, and collaborating across engineering teams to ensure scalable and reliable connectivity.

What You'll Do

 * Design, configure, integrate, test, and support secure network solutions
 * Deploy and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, and boundary devices
 * Optimize network performance, throughput, scalability, and reliability
 * Monitor and troubleshoot network issues using tools such as WhatsUpGold and NetFlow
 * Support WAN/LAN architectures and high-speed network topologies
 * Collaborate with systems engineering and cross-functional teams to define and implement requirements
 * Analyze network traffic and develop firewall rule sets
 * Support security planning, risk analysis, and implementation of secure architectures
 * Validate network dataflows, interfaces, and security device configurations
 * Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support large-scale engineering efforts