Network Engineer 2

Description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Network Engineer 2 to support the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network environments. This role focuses on advanced network architecture, security enforcement, and performance across complex datacenter and enterprise infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience with network design and security technologies, contributing to both buildout and operational support of high‑performance network environments.

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network architecture across LAN and datacenter environments
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Support network security architecture, including firewalls, access controls, and secure boundaries
• Monitor and optimize network performance, ensuring reliability and scalability
• Configure and manage IPSEC VPNs and secure communication channels
• Analyze network traffic and perform packet capture for troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Work with TCP/IP protocols, routing, and switching to maintain network integrity
• Support virtualization technologies, including VMware and container‑based solutions
• Maintain documentation and track work through ticketing systems
• Participate in on‑call support and live operational environments

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering, including LAN design, architecture, monitoring, security, and protection
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and IPSEC VPNs

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service‑Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation;

our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits represent what matters most to CTP:
Our People.

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

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