Network Implementation Engineer And Team Lead

Network Implementation Engineer and Team Lead

Location:

Annapolis, MDWork Arrangement:
On-site Security Clearance:
None requiredU.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED This is a firm, non-negotiable requirement because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.

The company will not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future and will not pursue an export authorization for this position.

Position Overview A global aerospace and aviation technology organization is seeking an experienced Network Implementation Engineer to join its growing network implementation team.

The organization operates a secure, private global network supporting critical aviation, transportation, and other essential industries worldwide. This individual will lead complex network implementations from initial design through activation and support while helping develop the technical capabilities of junior engineers.

This is a senior, hands-on networking position. Formal training experience is not required. The ideal candidate is someone who has served as a technical lead, guided junior engineers, reviewed their work, helped them troubleshoot difficult issues, and established consistent engineering standards.

Primary Responsibilities Lead multiple network implementation projects from initial design through activation, cutover, and ongoing support

Configure and optimize Cisco routers and switches in production WAN environments

Build router configurations using standardized templates

Design, configure, and troubleshoot BGP routing

Work directly with customers and field technicians to manage WAN circuit activations

Develop detailed network cutover plans and execute production cutovers

Troubleshoot complex routing, connectivity, firewall, application, and network-performance issues

Serve as an escalation point for advanced technical challenges

Provide technical leadership and day-to-day guidance to junior network engineers

Review junior engineers work and help ensure implementations follow established standards and best practices

Coach engineers through troubleshooting, network configurations, cutovers, and customer-facing situations

Maintain network documentation, including circuit information, asset records, diagrams, implementation guides, and troubleshooting procedures

Conduct post-implementation reviews and recommend improvements

Create standard operating procedures, implementation playbooks, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides

Evaluate new networking tools and technologies and help the team understand how to use them Identify process improvements that increase network reliability, scalability, and team efficiency

Provide technical support during calls with existing and prospective customers

Required Qualifications U.S. citizen

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the futureCCNA certification

At least five years of experience configuring Cisco routers and switches within a production WAN environment

Strong hands-on experience building router configurations using templates

Strong BGP routing experience

Knowledge of OSPF, MPLS, NAT, VPNs, firewalls, and network security principles

Previous experience leading, mentoring, or providing hands-on technical guidance to junior network engineers

Ability to review the work of junior engineers and coach them through complex technical issues

Ability to manage multiple high-visibility network implementation projects

Strong troubleshooting skills across network, routing, firewall, and application environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with customers, field technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams

Education and Experience Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Bachelors degree in a STEM field with at least eight years of relevant experience

Advanced degree in a related field with at least five years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications CCNP certification

Experience developing or delivering technical training

Experience creating onboarding materials, hands-on labs, or structured technical content

Experience analyzing packet captures or system logs to diagnose network and application issues

Experience implementing WAN connectivity within a large enterprise or service-provider environment

Experience creating network diagrams, implementation guides, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting playbooks

Knowledge of Cisco ASA firewalls, DMVPN, and large-scale global WAN…