Network Engineer (Level 2)

Network Engineer (Level 2) – Contract-to-Hire
Location: Woodlawn, MD (Hybrid)
Schedule: Currently 3 days/week onsite 
Compensation: $50/HR 
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Employment: W2 only 
Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust 
 

Overview

We’re hiring a Network Engineer (Level 2) to support a large, complex enterprise network environment. You’ll work on network design, deployment, operations, and troubleshooting across wired and wireless infrastructure—partnering with technical teams and stakeholders to keep services stable, secure, and scalable.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering work, improving network performance, and supporting real operational outcomes in a large environment.

What you’ll do

• Deploy and support enterprise wireless LAN infrastructure (APs, controllers, configurations)
• Analyze current network configurations and determine implementation needs
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols and complex switching environments
• Prep equipment for deployment (software loads, configs) using pre-engineered templates
• Coordinate equipment/cabling needs and support on-site install activities
• Upgrade existing network hardware/software to enable new features/functions
• Partner with field installers/contractors during site surveys and installations
• Contribute to network documentation: diagrams, standards, procedures, and runbooks
• Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting; participate in occasional after-hours/weekend support as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve network performance, reliability, and service delivery

Required qualifications

• Typical experience expectation: 5–8 years (BS/BA) or 3–5 years (MS/MA) (or equivalent practical experience)
• CCNP (or equivalent) required; strongly preferred if Wireless-focused (e.g., Wireless Specialist)
• Experience implementing/configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) (e.g., Cisco 300-715 SISE aligned skills)
• At least 3 years hands-on routing/switching experience in medium to large enterprise networks
• Ability to obtain Public Trust (suitability)

Nice-to-haves

• Cisco expert-level written exam passed within the last year
• Python scripting and regular expressions
• 3+ years implementing Cisco ISE in large enterprise / multi-data-center environments
• Experience with VPN technologies (e.g., Cisco ASA) and large campus/multi-office WLAN
• Strong written/verbal communication (able to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.



System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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