Senior Network Integration Engineer – Enterprise Networks, Active Secret Clearance Required

Role Overview

• 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
• CERTIFICATIONS: DoD 8570/8140 compliant
• CompTIA Security+ (minimum)
• Preferred: Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Security) CCIE (highly desired) Red Hat/automation certifications

Tech Stack

• Ansible
• Cyber Security
• Firewalls
• Python
• Switching

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule: Must reside in DC metropolitan area or be willing to travel regularly to CyKor’s HQ in Annapolis, MD and to various cutter locations for deployment project support