Principal Network Engineer
Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security, delivering solutions that protect and connect the world’s most critical networks. Our product lines include cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions, providing the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. With deep expertise in security engineering at the operating system level, we help government and commercial customers address evolving cyber security threats.
About the role
The Principal Network Engineer leads the design, optimization, and evaluation of complex Voice over IP (VoIP), network systems, and communication infrastructure while resolving the organization’s most advanced network and security challenges. This role conducts research and analysis on emerging technologies, network performance, and security risks, and serves as a technical leader on highly complex projects requiring advanced industry expertise and independent decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Support network implementation including installation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software.
- Support VoIP implementation including installation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software.
- Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, and related network technologies.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
- Support security hardening and implementation of cybersecurity best practices.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and installation guides.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
- 15+ years of relevant networking or systems engineering experience.
- Experience with Cisco Call Managers, Cisco Session Border Controllers, routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, Linux systems, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Expert-level understanding of network architecture, cybersecurity, and enterprise communications systems.
- Ability to lead advanced technical initiatives and provide strategic network guidance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to network performance, scalability, and security.
- Cisco CCNP (required).
- Security+ (required).
- Cisco CCNA OR CCNP Collaboration (required).
- Linux+ (required).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; active TS/SCI security clearance required.
- Candidates must be able to travel up to 25%.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Paid time off, including flexible vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, and designated paid company holidays.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Variety of voluntary benefits and wellness programs.
Pay
Salary range: $170,000 – $200,000 USD. Placement within the range depends on relevant work experience, geographic location, education, training, certifications, key skills, internal equity, and market data. This position is also eligible for the company’s annual bonus program.
Work Location: On-Site: Ft Meade, MD (Office: Columbia, MD).