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Network Engineer II

Amergis

Columbia, MDFull-time$85–103K/yrPosted 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$85–103K/yr
Location
Columbia, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Network Engineer II designs, architects, configures, and implements core enterprise data and voice networks, serving as the resident technical expert and providing tier‑3 support while collaborating with project teams and operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CCNPCCIECWNAPalo Alto FirewallsCisco ISECisco Routers and SwitchesDynamic Routing Protocols OSPF and BGPEnterprise WAN and Internet CircuitsZscalerWiresharkSD‑WANAruba Silver PeakTCP/IP Network ProtocolsCisco MerakiSolarwinds

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Other Engineering Field3+ Years Network Engineering Experience or 7+ Years Large‑Enterprise Infrastructure ExperienceCCNP or CCIE or CWNAProficiency in English Language

Full job description

The Network Engineer II is responsible for the technical design/architecture, configuration and implementation of core elements that comprise the company’s enterprise data and voice networks. The Network Engineer II will serve as a technical consultant within multiple project teams and be responsible for the effective and timely delivery of networking solutions to meet the defined needs of the organization. The position is considered to be the resident technical expert within the network space.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists with planning, design and implementation of large enterprise network solutions to support the enterprise

  • Works in conjunction with multiple project team members to refine project-specific requirements and meet project deliverables within the networking space

  • Provides tier-3 level technical support and resource to network operations team to resolve networking issues with a strong focus on customer service

  • Creates and maintains comprehensive technical design documentation for proposed and implemented solutions

  • Works with Solutions Architects to assist in technical evaluation of potential new technologies and vendor selection

  • Supports the Network Operations team by facilitating effective service transition, conduct regular training, and process development

  • Provides routine support to other teams as needed (i.e. firewall rules, traffic examination, routing changes, etc.) and serve as a technical expert where required

  • Acts as a mentor on the network engineering team to develop members of the Network Engineering and Operations teams

  • Assists in remediating MI’s (major incidents) during the course of network related service outages

  • Collaborates with the Network Operations team to deploy/maintain the SDWAN infrastructure - Aruba (Silverpeak), Cisco Meraki

  • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering related field and 3+ years of directly related network engineering experience. Or, at least 7 years of experience managing and supporting large-enterprise infrastructure/network environments - designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs

  • CCNP, CCIE or CWNA preferred

  • Current knowledge of network security technologies – including, but not limited: Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE

  • Current knowledge of S2S VPN configuration, and maintenance support

  • Hands-on experience with network hardware, specifically Cisco routers and switches (4500/Nexus 9K - 2800/2900/4300)

  • Advanced knowledge of Dynamic Routing Protocols OSPF and BGP

  • Advanced knowledge of enterprise-level WAN and Internet circuits configuration, and maintenance support, along with inter-data center connectivity

  • Experience with Cisco Application Centric Architecture (ACI) preferred

  • Conceptual understanding of Zscaler cloud-based content filtering platform and advanced firewall

  • Experience using packet capture software such as Wireshark and other sniffer tools; ability to perform comprehensive network performance analysis

  • Familiarity with SD-WAN infrastructure; preferred experience with Aruba/Silver Peak SD-WAN solution

  • Advanced understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols

  • Experience with Cisco Meraki- wireless and switch configuration and management

  • Strong experience with core data center and campus environment networking technologies

  • Preferred experience with Solarwinds

  • Able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

  • Flexibility with availability to work outside of normal business hours to complete planned change tasks, troubleshooting, or emergency work as required

  • Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently, as well as be a leader within our Information Systems department representing the networking space

  • Strong vendor management skills, holding them accountable for SLAs

  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

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Job Category: Corporate

Job Function: Corporate | Information Services | Information Services

Job Type: Full Time

Setting: Corporate/Field Office

Position Type: Headquarters

Office Number: 0000

Pay Rate: $85000 - $102500 / Year

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

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