CyKor is a fast-growing Technology Solutions Provider to both federal and commercial clients. We attribute our continued growth to our core values, our professional team, and the valuable relationships with our clients. Our small and growing team fosters an environment in which each team member is respected, valued, and appreciated for their contributions.

Role & Responsibilities

The Senior Network Integration Engineer is responsible for the integration, configuration, testing, and deployment of enterprise network solutions across federal C5I and DoDIN environments. 

This role ensures solutions are properly integrated, validated in lab environments, and executed in the field without disrupting mission operations. 

Supports federal 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 

This role operates across: 

• Lab staging & validation 
• Field integration & deployment 
• Operational sustainment & troubleshooting 

Network Integration & Implementation 

• Integrate and configure: 
• Routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN components 
• Execute deployment plans across cutter environments (afloat constraints), shore-based units and enterprise gateways 
• Ensure seamless integration with existing federal C5I systems 

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Deployment 

• Implement and support Cisco SD-WAN (vManage, vSmart, cEdge/vEdge) 
• Configure policy-based routing, application-aware routing and secure segmentation 
• Support transition from legacy WAN to SD-WAN architectures 

Lab Staging & Validation 

• Build and configure systems in CyKor's SD-WAN lab and federal 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 such as rack/stack, configuration, and activation 
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues, failover behavior, performance degradation (latency, packet loss) 
• Ensure minimal operational disruption during deployments 

Cybersecurity & Compliance 

• Ensure systems comply with RMF requirements, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs, federal C5I security policies 
• Perform secure configuration baselining 
• Patch and vulnerability remediation 

Automation & Optimization 

• Support automation efforts using Ansible, Python scripting 
• Assist in developing configuration templates, repeatable deployment processes 
• Improve efficiency and reduce manual configuration errors 

Documentation & Reporting 

• Maintain configuration documentation, integration procedures, as-built diagrams 
• Provide updates to PMO, Engineering leadership and field deployment teams 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support 

• Work closely with Network Architects, C5I stakeholders (NET, SEC, TWH), PMO and field teams 
• Support engineering review boards and change control processes 

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award with an expected start date in October 2026.

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
• 7+ years of experience in: 
• Network engineering and integration 
• DoD, DHS, or other federal environments 
• Proven experience with enterprise network deployments and integration of multi-vendor solutions 
• Strong expertise in routing & switching (BGP, OSPF), WAN technologies and network transport 
• Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco routing/switching platforms, firewalls (Cisco FTD or equivalent) 
• Experience with network troubleshooting tools, automation (Ansible, Python) and lab-based integration and validation 
• An active Secret clearance or higher

Required Certifications 

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

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience supporting federal C5I environments and afloat (cutter) network deployments 
• Familiarity with SATCOM / constrained bandwidth environments; Cisco ISE and identity-based networking 
• Experience with large-scale phased deployments (multi-site rollouts) 

Location & Work Environment 

• Federal client sites (cutter & shore) 
• CyKor's SD-WAN / Integration Lab 
• Some travel required for deployments 
• Mix of lab staging environments, field deployments (cutters & shore units) 
• Participation in after-hours cutovers and on-call support during critical deployments