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Network Engineer 2

RealmOne
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Job Brief

Cisco, Arista

Job Description

Are you ready to KANGAROO into action at RealmOne?

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matterfirst and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

Join us on this journey as we execute this mission-critical contract providing engineering support for system development, fielded systems, and labs spanning for enabled andhigh speedcapabilities, satellite access solutions, and mission operations.

Your effort andexpertiseare crucial to the success and execution of this impactful mission. This opportunity supports an Enterprise IT contract with a team of Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, SystemsEngineersand System Integration Technicians, responsible for the architecture, engineering, integration, operations,maintenanceand sustainment of multi-level Enterprise IT environment.

Job Description:

  • This is a mixed team of Civilian leads and Contractors responsible for 2 unique operational customers networking.
  • The team will configure the systems in our contractor building and then support in person or remotely the fielding's of the new gear.
  • Additionally, you will be responsible for ongoing Networking support including firewall and Crypto gear.
  • SSP Compliance work.
  • Network Engineering experience to meet the years for this LCAT
  • Required to travel occasionally/ as needed to OCONUS locations and be on-call for Operational systems (Once up to speed).
  • Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment experience.
  • Familiar with Latte 'Art and supporting STE/STN and SSP compliance for those devices.
  • Desired Skills:
    Call Manager experience
    Cisco ASA Firewall experience
    Experience automating repetitive tasks, Inventory collection, compliance requirements etc.
    Experience working in the cloud or with Hyperconverged infrastructure and containerized environments.


The Network Engineer Level 2 shall possess the following capabilities:

  • Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
  • Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
  • Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
  • Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture.
  • Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.
  • Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.
  • Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements.
  • Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.
  • Configure and maintain organization's network diagrams and accreditations.
  • Oversee the support to all network equipment.
  • Develop designs of the organizations network and mission architecture to meet new partner requirements.
  • Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers.
  • Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DOD/IC regulations.

Qualifications:

  • AMaster's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and trainingcommensuratewith network engineering curriculum.
  • In lieu of aMaster'sdegree, aBachelor'sdegree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and anadditionaltwo (2) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support for a total of eight (8) years.
  • In lieu of aMaster's or Bachelor'sdegree an additional six (6)yearsexperienceproviding Network Engineering support and a Certification in an industry standard (Arista Configuration Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or Juniper Certification Tracks (Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing and Switching, Junos Security, Service Provider Routing and Switching) may be substituted for a total of 12 years.

Certifications:

  • An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: 156,000 - 205,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits:

  • Healthcare Coverage Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
  • Retirement Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
  • Paid Time Off More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
  • Career Growth Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
  • MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

  • RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
  • Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
  • RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
  • RealmOne has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun. With more than 30 active contracts, 12 of which are prime, RealmOne stands as a premier innovator supporting the Government and Department of Defense, with team members located nationwide.

Disclaimer: Benefits packages offered by RealmOne are subject to variation and may differ based on work location, clearance level, and other eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility, availability, and scope of benefits are not guaranteed, may differ from those generally described, and remain subject to modification at the sole discretion of the company.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


 

Salary : $7,500

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