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Network Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners

Job Location:

Howard County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 150000 - 196000

Posted: 14 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 11 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description:

The Network Engineer 3 provides advanced network engineering support across the full lifecycle including design implementation integration maintenance and optimization of enterprise and mission networks. This role supports LAN CAN and WAN environments and contributes to network architecture development performance tuning and secure operations. The engineer ensures compliance with DoD/IC standards ISO 9000 requirements and mission-specific dataflow objectives while minimizing downtime and maximizing system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Design implement maintain and upgrade LAN/CAN/WAN network infrastructures.
Provide technical input into network and mission architecture design.
Configure test deploy and maintain network equipment and services.
Optimize network performance by minimizing latency and maximizing throughput using monitoring and analysis tools.
Implement network solutions supporting server and mission requirements including load balancing VPNs firewall contexts traffic shaping VoIP GRE tunneling IPSec encryption MoIP and NAT.
Design integrate test and deploy solutions to resolve network issues and improve system performance.
Optimize end-to-end system performance and manage dataflow across interconnected systems.
Coordinate with system engineering teams dataflow organizations and mission partners to ensure efficient operations and mitigate risks.
Schedule and execute network conversions cutovers and upgrades.
Develop algorithms and contribute to R&D efforts supporting networked systems and technologies.
Maintain and update network diagrams documentation and accreditation artifacts.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9000 standards and DoD/IC regulations.
Inspect incoming materials for tampering and report suspected physical security incidents.
Immediately report known or suspected COMSEC incidents.
Gather and analyze data to define system/component performance and interface requirements.
Provide technical leadership including tasking and oversight of junior engineers.

Qualifications:

Experience & Education: 12 years of network engineering experience; Bachelors in a relevant technical field required (Masters may substitute for 2 years; 5 additional years of experience may substitute for degree).
Technical Expertise: Strong background in network design integration configuration and troubleshooting across complex LAN/CAN/WAN environments including VPNs firewalls VoIP IPSec GRE encryption and traffic optimization.
Compliance & Mission Support: Experience supporting secure DoD/IC environments with knowledge of ISO 9000 standards network performance optimization and end-to-end dataflow management.

Requirements:

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 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

About us:

Founded in 2007 Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned 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.

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

Salary Range Transparency

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. The stated salary range is an estimate and may vary based on experience skills and qualifications. Final compensation will be determined after a full review of the candidates background and fit for the role.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:

Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
Experience and Qualifications: An individuals experience education certifications and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living in accordance with local and national standards.
Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really good benefits for really GREAT people:

From our CTP Family to yours we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where youre going together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision Dental: Both free to you paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty Bereavement Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10000 provided for approved career-related learning training education and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7000-$20000 if your referral joins the team.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees job candidates contractors stakeholders partners and visitors.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!

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