CyKor

Senior Network Engineer – Routing, Active Secret Clearance Required

CyKor

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Annapolis • Maryland • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AnsiblePythonTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

  • Engage with clients to understand business requirements, challenges, and objectives, translating them into tailored network architecture solutions
  • Assess existing infrastructure to identify optimization opportunities, focusing on scalability, resiliency, and security
  • Design, document, and present end-to-end enterprise network architectures
  • Lead implementation efforts, guiding teams and ensuring deployments align with design specifications and best practices
  • Drive the adoption of network automation, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Python-based automation)
  • Standardize network architectures and create reusable templates to streamline deployments and improve consistency across environments
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams, vendors, and technology partners to deliver integrated solutions that align with client business outcomes
  • Provide mentorship, technical leadership, and training to engineering and client teams on automation tools and emerging technologies
  • Serve as a trusted advisor during technical discussions and architecture reviews, ensuring compliance with security, scalability, and performance requirements
  • Troubleshoot complex network and automation-related issues, driving root cause analysis and resolution

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
  • An active Secret clearance (or higher)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in network architecture, network engineering, or related disciplines
  • Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade network infrastructures
  • Deep and thorough knowledge of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, OSPF, Multicast, BGP, IPv6, MPLS, QoS, VPNs, SD-WAN, etc.)
  • Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Certifications: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent required, Network automation or DevNet certification (e.g., Cisco DevNet Professional, Automation Specialist) a plus
Benefits
  • Equal opportunity employer and values diversity in workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
network architecturenetwork engineeringnetwork protocolsTCP/IPOSPFBGPMPLSSD-WANnetwork automationinfrastructure-as-code
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillstechnical leadershipmentorshipcollaborationtroubleshootingroot cause analysisclient engagementdocumentationadvisory skills
Certifications
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)Cisco DevNet ProfessionalNetwork automation certificationAutomation Specialist