Network Engineer 2 at M2 Technology Group — Fort Meade, USA | Base Career

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Level 2 Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure. Your expertise will directly ensure the smooth, efficient, and secure operation of our customers' mission-critical communication systems.

As a Level 2 Network Engineer, you will be responsible for end-to-end network lifecycle management, optimization, and advanced troubleshooting. Your core capabilities will include:
Design & Deployment: Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces, and methodologies.
Performance Optimization: Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management to minimize network latency and maximize data throughput.
Component Integration: Configure and optimize the network to seamlessly connect various front-end and back-end components.
Data Analysis & Monitoring: Gather critical data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements; conduct data captures to analyze and report on network health.
Advanced Network Solutions: Implement specialized network solutions to support server requirements, including:
Load-balancing, VPNs, and firewall contexts Traffic Shaping and Voice over IP (VoIP) GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), and IP Encryption Media over IP (MoIP) and Network Address Translation (NAT)
Load-balancing, VPNs, and firewall contexts
Traffic Shaping and Voice over IP (VoIP)
GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), and IP Encryption
Media over IP (MoIP) and Network Address Translation (NAT)
Architecture Input: Provide strategic technical input to the overall design of the organization’s network and mission architecture.

Must possess an active Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, or equivalent).

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: $155,000-$190,000

Please note that the listed salary range for this position at M2 Technology Group is intended as a helpful guide, not a fixed guarantee. We strive to build offers that are equitable and competitive by looking at a variety of factors. Your final compensation will be tailored based on your individual experience, educational background, specialized skills, and the specific demands of the role.

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Employees earn 20 Days of Personal Time Off Annually *Want more? Earn an extra day every anniversary for up to 25 Days!
9 Paid Federal Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Three Tiered Medical Plans from CareFirst BCBS
$5,500 Medical Opt-Out
Dental, Vision, LTD and STD- 100% Company-paid

401k (Nothing but the best here!)

10% Employer Contribution (No match needed!) 7% Safe Harbor - 3% Profit Sharing
Includes Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing - Immediate Vesting!

Up to $7,500 Training/Tuition Reimbursements
Flexible Additional Training Support Available Upon Request

Feeling Charitable?
$250 Annual Donation Match to any Charitable Organization

Need a furry companion?
$250 Contribution Towards Pet Adoption

$7,500 Referral Bonus
Quarterly Happy Hours, Annual Picnic, Holiday Party, Movie Nights, All Hands Meet Ups

Swag Drops!, Flexible work schedule, Employee Appreciation Awards, Work Anniversary Gifts, Newborn Gifts

Ready to join our team?

M2 Technology Group provides high-assurance cyber and engineering support to federal, defense, and intelligence community programs.

We bring that same rigor, discipline, and execution-focused approach to commercial assessments, delivering practical solutions designed for real-world operational environments.

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