{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"49ae00b001ba2efe8bf9aaa9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49ae00b001ba2efe8bf9aaa9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49ae00b001ba2efe8bf9aaa9","title":"Network Engineer Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Technical Category Network Engineering","description":"Position Title: Network Engineer\r\nPosition Type: Full Time Employee\r\nLocation: APG, MD\r\nClearance Requirement: Top Secret / SCI\r\nSalary Range: 130–160K\r\nStart Date: Immediate Opening\r\nPosition Overview\r\nEmerald Technical Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a mission-critical defense networking environment. This is an approximately 6-month assignment with strong potential to transition into a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contract position as the follow-on contract is stood up.\r\nThe Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco-based network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls, while ensuring network security compliance in accordance with DoD and DISA standards. This is a Tier 2/3 engineering role requiring deep expertise in routing, switching, VLAN management, and network security hardening.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nNetwork Device Management\r\nManage, configure, and maintain Cisco networking devices including routers, switches, and firewalls to ensure optimal data flow\r\nPerform network-adjacent administration tasks on Windows-based management servers, domain controllers, and network monitoring tools\r\nHandle comprehensive Tier2/3 network engineering responsibilities including VLAN management, routing protocol optimization, and subnetting\r\nCybersecurity & Compliance\r\nCollaborate closely with the ISSO to implement and maintain network-level security measures, access control lists (ACLs), and firewall rules\r\nConduct regular patch management and firmware upgrades on routers, switches, and security appliances to eliminate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance\r\nPerform STIGs assessments on network devices and implement required security controls to harden network infrastructure\r\nConduct regular network security audits, vulnerability scans, and traffic analyses, providing detailed reports to management\r\nNetwork Operations & Reliability\r\nTroubleshoot complex network routing, switching, and connectivity issues to provide rapid, definitive resolutions\r\nEnsure high availability, redundancy, and maximum throughput performance of critical defense networks and communication pathways\r\nPerform deep-packet inspections and fact-finding missions to pinpoint network latency or throughput bottlenecks and engineer solutions\r\nDocumentation & Modernization\r\nBuild and maintain repositories of network diagrams, traffic trend analyses, configurations, and baseline data for operational continuity and archival purposes\r\nAssist with network expansion projects, hardware refreshes, and architecture modernization initiatives as assigned\r\nMonitor internal network deployment statuses to maintain operational accountability and communicate network readiness to management and stakeholders\r\nCross-Functional Integration\r\nWork with systems and security teams to ensure seamless network-to-application integration and cross-team functionality\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nActive TS/SCI security clearance\r\nActive IAT LevelII Certification (CCNA, SSCP, CND, Security+ CE) or above; CCNA highly preferred\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field; 10years of relevant network engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree\r\nStrong knowledge of network-attached Windows systems, including the configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting of network services (DNS, DHCP, Active Directory)\r\nKnowledge of network virtualization technologies including virtual switches, distributed switches, and networking within VMware/KVM environments\r\nProficiency in Linux server administration as it relates to network services, tools, and repository management\r\nFamiliarity with DoD network security requirements, DISA guidelines, and network device STIG implementation\r\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to document complex network topologies and brief leadership\r\nExceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail regarding network configurations and IP address management (IPAM)\r\nStrong time management and prioritization skills with the ability to meet strict deployment deadlines\r\nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with coworkers, mission partners, and defense customers\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nCertified Network Defender (CND) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification\r\nExperience working with defense networks within a secure DoD environment (e.g., SIPR, JWICS)\r\nFamiliarity with network automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible for IOS/NX-OS, Puppet)\r\nExperience with containerization technologies and understanding of their underlying overlay networking requirements (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes networking)\r\nNetwork scripting skills in Bash and PowerShell to automate routine configuration backups and monitoring tasks\r\nFamiliarity with a diverse array of enterprise networking products and next-generation firewalls (e.g., Juniper, Ubiquiti, Palo Alto)\r\nBenefits\r\nCompetitive compensation package and benefits.\r\nProfessional development and certification opportunities.\r\nCollaborative and supportive team environment.\r\nHigh potential for long-term placement on follow-on SETA contract.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Emerald Solutions Defunct","rawCompany":"emerald solutions defunct","city":"Aberdeen","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T01:42:04.948Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Engineer Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Technical Category Network Engineering","description":"Position Title: Network Engineer\r\nPosition Type: Full Time Employee\r\nLocation: APG, MD\r\nClearance Requirement: Top Secret / SCI\r\nSalary Range: 130–160K\r\nStart Date: Immediate Opening\r\nPosition Overview\r\nEmerald Technical Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a mission-critical defense networking environment. 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