Network Engineer in Maryland/Washing DC Metro, Washington at Qwaltec

Founded in 2001 on the belief that success begins with quality, Qwaltec is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. We are a team of systems engineers, technical training consultants, program managers, and mission operations experts with deep experience supporting the Department of War, NASA, United States Space Force, and commercial aerospace customers. From ground system operations and mission control to technical training and software engineering, Qwaltec brings space within reach — and we are growing.

We strive for excellence and accountability, and we do everything we can to exceed expectations while acting with integrity and compassion. We invest in relationships, and we value openness, honesty, and fairness in all our endeavors.

Qwaltec is seeking a Network Engineer to administer and secure the networks that keep satellite ground station operations running for a Department of War customer. This role requires a strong background in the administration of Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and remote networks, including working knowledge of network hardware, software, protocols, and network security in a client/server environment.

You will be the go-to expert for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and correcting problems with LAN/WAN services, and for installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading software on network systems. This position is fully on-site in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer LANs, WANs, and remote networks in a client/server environment

• Operate and maintain servers, modems, switches, firewalls, and routers

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and correct problems with LAN/WAN services

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade software on network systems

• Implement and maintain network security in accordance with applicable policies and directives

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or related field

• 3 years of experience in a network support role in a multi-platform environment

• Thorough knowledge of and experience with network protocols, specifically Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

• DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification at IAT Level III (e.g., CCNP/CCIE)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing & Switching

• Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA)

• Active Top Secret (TS) or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Ability to work fully on-site in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

• Juniper Networks Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist

• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security

• Experience supporting networks in satellite ground station or other 24/7 mission environments

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package

• Professional development support and training budget

• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven, women-owned small business at the forefront of space operations

Why Qwaltec?

Qwaltec is more than a contractor — we are a team dedicated to mission success on and off the planet. Our work spans NASA, USSF, and commercial constellations. We are a company where your contribution is visible, your voice matters, and your growth is a priority. As a small business, you will have direct exposure to leadership and real influence over Qwaltec's future.

Qwaltec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.