Job Description

What You Will Do:

As a Network Engineer Level 2 at Independent Software, you will provide advanced technical support to maintain, optimize, and secure enterprise network environments. You will build upon foundational network administration responsibilities by supporting network design, performing upgrades, and ensuring systems meet mission and compliance requirements.

You will work closely with Network and System Administrators to improve performance, automate processes, and support operational network infrastructure across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical support to Network Administrators and System Administrators for maintaining and improving network infrastructure
Monitor and maintain network performance, ensuring system availability and reliability
Troubleshoot network issues across routers, switches, firewalls, and related infrastructure
Support network upgrades, installations, and configuration activities
Provide input into network design and mission architecture
Conduct network defense operations and support security-related configurations
Develop and maintain network diagrams and documentation
Configure and maintain network devices and infrastructure components
Integrate hardware and software solutions to meet DoD/IC and ISO compliance requirements
Support capacity planning and performance optimization efforts
Oversee support activities for network equipment and ensure operational readiness
Assist with integration of analytic platforms and network capabilities into operational environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience supporting enterprise network environments, including routing and switching
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, and network troubleshooting
Experience with network device configuration and administration (routers, switches, firewalls)
Ability to analyze and resolve network performance and connectivity issues
Familiarity with network security concepts and network defense operations
Ability to read and maintain network diagrams and technical documentation
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Network Engineering or a related discipline AND Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience providing network engineering support

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline AND eight (8) years of relevant experience

Fourteen ( No degree)

Certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is required

Clearance Requirement:

Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

**This position is contingent on contract award**
Why Choose Independent Software:

At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.

When you join us, you will:

Support critical national security missions that matter
Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Apply today.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About Independent Software, Inc.

Independent Software supports our customers by providing next-generation cyber services, intelligence and all-source analytics, machine learning, and mission application development. In addition to our service-based efforts, we also offer innovative IT and cyber products to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We are a Woman-Owned Small Business committed to hiring veterans and supporting our national defense missions.

We are driven to perform for our clients, protect our professional staff, and improve shareholder value. Employee and client satisfaction are key metrics for our corporate management team. Maintaining positive relationships with all our industry partners has delivered impressive business results. Our Mission and Vision statements speak to these values.

Mission Statement:

Independent Software is dedicated to ensuring national security and supporting our customers through quality intelligence products and highly skilled personnel that enable a diverse set of federal and commercial missions. A large percentage of our employees are veterans, so we understand the importance of providing timely, effective, and actionable intelligence and tools to the warfighter. Our personnel have embodied our focused, mission-first approach to supporting national security missions in dynamic environments since 2005.

Independent Software is built on five core values which, when taken together, guide us to continuously maintain our focus and achieve our vision - 1) Customer Success, 2) Employee Success, 3) Technical Excellence, 4) Fiscal Responsibility, and 5) Social Awareness.

We engage our core competencies to meet customer mission challenges in - 1) Enterprise Software Engineering, 2) Offensive and Defensive Cyber Services, 3) Data Science and Decision-Making Analytics, and 4) All-Source Analytics.

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Industry

IT & Software

Company Size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Ellicott City, Maryland

Year Founded

2005

Website

independentsoftware.com

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