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Senior Network Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Laurel, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
  • Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

  • Security Cert
  • 12 years of experience in the Information Technology field
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
    • 8 additional years of experience in the Information Technology field may be substituted for a degree
Job Description

    • Designs, plans & oversees the implementation of voice, data, & video communication cable and hardware, e.g., switches, routers, gateway or functional servers, to support requirements of the scope and scale consistent with campus or system wide networks.
    • Customize design, installation and processes to account for unique customer requirements within the context of overall ITS and industry standards and conventions.
    • Troubleshoots and performs corrective measures to resolve or avoid problems with voice, data or video networks within a range of environments across multiple remote locations, and including operational international links.
    • Works with senior IT peers or customer personnel, including executive management, in other departments or campus operations, external vendors, service providers or institutions, to collect requirements, complete projects, or resolve problems.
    • Participates in the establishment and enforcement of security procedures to mitigate or isolate the impact of network intrusions, attacks or other incidents from external resources.
    • Creates, modifies or updates network, process or customer documentation, including establishing standard procedures that may be followed by IT professionals.
    • Manage/Coordinates large and complex projects or tasks that may include integrating the work of other IT professional staff, contractors and suppliers.
    • Coordinates the notification of planned or unplanned outages working with both local and external organizations
    • Conducts site surveys and collects customer requirements related to complex or unique network design, implementation and problem resolution efforts.
    • Designs and implements network interconnection and integration based on customer, carrier and backbone network requirements.
    • Initiates projects or work tasks based on customer requirements or as a situation may dictate to ensure availability and reliability of customer services.
Required Experience

  • Knowledge of Arista, Aruba, Plexxi, F5 load balancers, and Dell networking devices.
  • Familiar with STE/STN requirements to meet STIG/Security mandates and the utilization of Nessus Security Center.
  • Familiar with tools for monitoring network performance such as CloudVision, MFNA (Microfocus network automation), and WhatsUp Gold

Salary: $190,000 - $200,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position

Salary : $190,000 - $200,000

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