Communications Network Engineer
Patuxent River, Maryland
Job Id:
165032
Job Category:
Job Location:
Patuxent River, Maryland
Security Clearance:
Secret
Business Unit:
Zachary Piper
Division:
Zachary Piper Solutions
Position Owner:
Ella Runey
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support a company focused on delivering secure, mission‑critical network solutions to federal government customers. This position is on-site in or Patuxent River, MD. The Communications Network Engineer will be responsible for administering, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise LAN/BAN/WAN environments while supporting network modernization and operational continuity for critical missions. Join a team where your networking expertise directly supports national security initiatives.
Responsibilities for the Communications Network Engineer include:
- Evaluating communication hardware and software to ensure optimal network performance and reliability
- Troubleshooting and resolving LAN/BAN/WAN and other network-related issues across enterprise environments
- Administering Layer 2/3 routing and switching in complex network infrastructures
- Supporting network integrations, testing, conversions, and scheduled cutovers
- Coordinating with end users, technical teams, and multiple sites to ensure successful network operations
Required Qualifications for the Communications Network Engineer include:
- 4 years of experience supporting enterprise network environments
- Experience with Layer 2/3 routing, switching, and LAN/BAN/WAN technologies
- Strong troubleshooting skills and experience working with large-scale integrated networks
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field of study
- Active Secret clearance
- Must possess an IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE)
- Must possess an OEM network support certification such as CCNA (preferred)
- Willingness to travel as required
Compensation for the Communications Network Engineer include:
- Salary Range: Competitive depending on experience
- Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law
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Keywords: Communications Network Engineer, Network Engineer, CCNA, CompTIA Security+, IAT Level II, LAN, WAN, BAN, Layer 2, Layer 3, Routing, Switching, Cisco, Secret Clearance, DoD, Federal IT, Network Troubleshooting