Network Engineer, Level 2

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Department: Network Engineering

What You Will Do:

At Independent Software, you will design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across complex environments using Cisco and Arista technologies. As a Network Engineer Level 2, you will help optimize network performance, support secure communications, and ensure compliance with SSP and STE/STN requirements while working alongside engineering teams to maintain reliable, scalable network operations.

This role offers hands-on work with modern networking technologies, performance optimization, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Some travel may be required, and participation in on-call operational support is expected.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Configure, deploy, and sustain Cisco and Arista network infrastructure
• Support LAN, CAN, and WAN environments including performance optimization and troubleshooting
• Apply SSP compliance and STE/STN security requirements to network devices
• Design and implement network solutions including VPNs, firewalls, load balancing, VoIP, NAT, IPSec, and GRE tunneling
• Monitor network performance, minimize latency, and optimize data throughput
• Support network upgrades, cutovers, and infrastructure modernization efforts
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and accreditation requirements
• Collaborate with system engineers, users, and operations teams to resolve network issues
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and support operational continuity

• Strong Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment experience
• Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN networking environments
• Familiarity with LatteArt and applying SSP/STE/STN compliance requirements
• Knowledge of network security, routing, switching, and performance optimization
• Experience with network protocols including VPNs, VoIP, IPSec, NAT, GRE tunneling, and traffic shaping
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network and infrastructure issues
• Willingness to travel as needed and participate in on-call operational support
• Strong collaboration and documentation skills

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of relevant network engineering experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline and eight (8) years of relevant network engineering experience; OR
• Twelve (12) years of relevant network engineering experience with an industry-recognized certification (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Juniper) may be substituted in lieu of a degree

• DoD IAT Level II certification required

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

• Support critical national security missions that matter
• Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
• Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
• Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Apply today.


We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.