Level 2 Network Engineer; W2

6 month contract to start

Location: Onsite

Must be US Citizen due to DoD contracts;

W2-Benefits only

Position Summary

We are seeking a Level 2 Network Engineer & Database Oversight Specialist to oversee network and database operations across HIPAA-regulated commercial and federal environments.

This role will serve as the internal technical authority responsible for managing third-party IT service providers, ensuring system uptime and performance, validating technical changes, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA, CMMC Level 2, and CMS MAC ARS requirements.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on network and database experience, along with the ability to audit vendor performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure compliance across multi‑tenant environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for the Managed Service Provider (MSP), overseeing service delivery, SLA performance, incident resolution, and root‑cause analysis.
• Review and validate network changes, including firewall configurations, routing updates, and security controls.
• Oversee Aruba wireless infrastructure and Clear Pass authentication deployments.
• Monitor and validate database administration activities across DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL environments.
• Audit database patching, maintenance, performance, and security activities performed by third‑party providers.
• Support HIPAA, CMMC Level 2, and CMS MAC ARS compliance audits by gathering technical documentation, logs, network diagrams, access reviews, and vulnerability remediation evidence.
• Troubleshoot and escal ...
• Verify compliance standards are consistently maintained across commercial and federal environments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure and database environments.
• Knowledge of network security, firewalls, routing, and wireless networking.
• Experience with Aruba wireless networking and Clear Pass authentication.
• Familiarity with DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience working with managed service providers or outsourced IT teams.
• Understanding of HIPAA, CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, or CMS MAC ARS compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical auditing, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to evaluate technical work, identify risks, and ensure service delivery meets organizational standards.

Ideal Candidate

A technically strong infrastructure professional who can hold an outsourced IT provider accountable while independently evaluating network performance, database operations, security, and compliance. This is an oversight‑focused role requiring enough hands‑on technical knowledge to challenge vendor recommendations and validate completed work.