Network Engineer Level 3

Network Engineer – Level 3 Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer Level 3 to support mission operations for our customer. This position requires an accomplished technical professional with deep experience in network architecture, engineering, troubleshooting, and secure infrastructure design within IC/DoW environments.

What We Are Looking For:


Education & Experience Requirements Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:


Option 1 – Master's Degree Pathway

• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

Option 2 – Bachelor's Degree Substitution

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field.


• PLUS an additional 2 years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support (for a total of 12 years).

Option 3 – Experience + Certification Substitution

• In lieu of a Master's or Bachelor's degree:
  
  
  
  • An additional 6 years of relevant Network Engineering experience
  
  
  • AND at least one industry‑standard certification, such as:
    
    
    
    • Arista Configuration Essentials
    
    
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    
    
    • Juniper Certification Tracks (Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing & Switching, Junos Security, Service Provider Routing & Switching)
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Combined for a total of 16 years of experience.
  
  
  
  

Certifications

• An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I baseline certification (as defined by DoD 8570.01‑M) is required, or the ability to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.

Experience Requirements

• Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support.


• Demonstrated experience delivering training aligned with network engineering curriculum.


• Strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructures in secure operational environments.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision for the employee and family


• 401k Plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately


• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance


• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 10 paid holidays


• Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement

Who We Are:


Calvert Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, with operations in eleven states including the District of Columbia. With over 20 years of trusted support to the Department of Defense, Calvert combines the strength of deep mission expertise, a workforce composed largely of veterans with the values of a family business culture. Our team is committed to exceeding customer expectations by leveraging a rich blend of operational experience, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to service.

Calvert Systems Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.