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Senior Network Engineer (Network Security)

Tential Solutions
Annapolis, MD Contractor
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Job Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects from start to finish
  • Directly interfacing with customers and field technicians
  • Order and activate WAN circuits; troubleshoot if necessary
  • Procure equipment per project requirements
  • Configure Cisco routers and switches according to set design
  • Coordinate shipping and/or export control (as required)
  • Create cutover/migration plans
  • Schedule and perform cutovers with customers
  • Update documentation (change orders, asset records, circuit records and diagrams)

Basic Qualifications

  • Must have at least 6-9 years of hands-on experience with configuring Cisco routers and switches in a production WAN environment
  • Must be able to build full working router configurations by using templates and guidelines
  • Must have sound working knowledge of BGP routing protocol
  • Working knowledge of all types of Network Address Translations (NAT)
  • Experience with building Site-to-Site VPNs and DMVPN
  • Experience with WAN technologies and protocols such as T1/E1, Frame-Relay, HDLC, DSL, Cellular, MPLS, and DMVPN
  • Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and/or isolating network related problems
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Occasionally work evenings and weekends to accommodate global customer change windows
  • Ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Experience

  • Previous experience implementing WAN connectivity
  • Experience working with LTE cellular connectivity as backup
  • Experience working in a large-scale WAN environment
  • Experience working in a Service Provider environment
  • Experience with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ASA/FPFW devices

Education Or Certification Requirements

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Profession (CCNP) a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline a plus

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