Senior Network Integration Engineer – Enterprise Networks, Active Secret Clearance Required
CyKor
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Annapolis • Maryland • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Support client initiatives including:
- Enterprise SD-WAN / GuardianNet Gateway
- Secure wireless and identity services (Cisco ISE)
- Automation and network orchestration
- Expansion across cutter and shore-based units
- Network Integration & Implementation
- Integrate and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN components
- Execute deployment plans across cutter environments (afloat constraints) and shore-based units and enterprise gateways
- Ensure seamless integration with existing C5I systems
- Software Defined Networking (SDN) Deployment
- Implement and support Cisco SD-WAN (vManage, vSmart, cEdge/vEdge)
- Configure policy-based/application-aware routing and secure segmentation
- Support transition from legacy WAN to SD-WAN architectures
- Lab Staging & Validation
- Build and configure systems in CYKOR SD-WAN lab and C5I integration environments
- Execute test plans, validation procedures, and acceptance criteria
- Identify and resolve integration issues prior to field deployment
- Field Deployment & Cutover Support
- Support on-site installations and cutovers including rack/stack, configuration, and activation
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues, failover behavior, and performance degradation (latency, packet loss)
- Ensure minimal operational disruption during deployments
- Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Ensure systems comply with RMF requirements and C5I security policies
- Perform secure configuration baselining and patch/vulnerability remediation
- Automation & Optimization
- Support automation efforts using Ansible and Python scripting
- Assist in developing configuration templates and repeatable deployment processes
- Improve efficiency and reduce manual configuration errors
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain configuration documentation, integration procedures, and as-built diagrams
- Provide updates to PMO, engineering leadership, and field deployment teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7–10+ years of strong network engineering and integration experience within federal environments including:
- Enterprise network deployments
- Integration of multi-vendor solutions
- Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF)
- Cisco SD-WAN technologies and network transport
- Cisco routing/switching platforms
- Firewalls (Cisco FTD or equivalent)
- Experience with network troubleshooting and automation tools (Ansible, Python); Lab-based integration and validation
- Strong hands-on technical execution capability
- Ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues under pressure
- Attention to detail in configuration and validation
- Effective communication with engineers and operators
- Mission-focused mindset with emphasis on reliability and uptime
- Active Secret clearance or higher
- DoD 8570/8140 compliant - CompTIA Security+ (minimum)
- Preferred: Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Security) or CCIE (highly desired) or Red Hat/automation certifications
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Values diversity in the workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
network engineeringnetwork integrationroutingswitchingBGPOSPFCisco SD-WANfirewallsnetwork troubleshootingautomation
Soft Skills
attention to detaileffective communicationmission-focused mindsetstrong hands-on technical executionability to troubleshoot under pressure
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in ITCompTIA Security+Cisco CCNPCisco CCIERed Hat certifications