Network Integration Deployment Engineer

Jobtailor; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to support installation, integration, and sustainment of enterprise network solutions. You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices, perform staging and cabling, and execute deployments at customer and military locations.

The role emphasizes VPNs, VLANs, IP addressing, and cybersecurity compliance. Required are CCNP/CCIE-level certs or equivalent, active clearance, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• DoD- or government-focused network engineering certifications preferred.
• Experience with enterprise network devices and security compliance required.
• Ability to work at multiple deployment locations and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, integration, configuration, testing, and sustainment of network solutions.
• Install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices.
• Execute deployments at customer, military, shipboard, and operational locations.
• Configure VLANs, routing, IP addressing, VPNs, and network services.
• Perform staging, rack-and-stack, cabling, and physical installation.
• Conduct pre-deployment testing and system integration validation.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues (L1–L3).
• Follow architecture diagrams and configuration guides; document results.
• Coordinate deployment activities with project teams and customer reps.
• Maintain records, IP plans, inventories, tests, and as-built docs.
• Support cyber requirements, STIGs, and configuration compliance.
• Turnover, training, and post-deployment support.
• Identify risks and communicate issues to leadership; travel for deployments.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cisco Networking Technologies

TCP/IP and VLAN Configuration

Cybersecurity Compliance

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Cisco CCNP (Enterprise/Security)

Cisco CCIE

Red Hat Certifications

Automation Certifications

Tools

Cisco ISE

DISA STIGs

RMF

Job description

Requirements

• Support installation, integration, configuration, testing, and sustainment of enterprise and tactical network solutions
• Install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, servers, and related network equipment
• Execute network deployments at customer, military, shipboard, and other operational locations
• Configure VLANs, routing protocols, switching, IP addressing, VPNs, access controls, and network services
• Perform equipment staging, rack-and-stack, cabling, labeling, and physical installation
• Conduct pre-deployment testing, system integration, validation, and operational checkout
• Troubleshoot Layer 1–3 connectivity, configuration, hardware, and performance issues
• Follow network architecture diagrams, implementation plans, engineering drawings, and configuration guides
• Coordinate deployment activities with project managers, engineers, logisticians, cybersecurity teams, and customer representatives
• Maintain configuration records, IP address plans, equipment inventories, test results, and as-built documentation
• Support cybersecurity requirements, STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and configuration compliance
• Perform system turnover, customer training, and post-deployment support
• Identify deployment risks, technical issues, and schedule impacts and communicate them to project leadership
• Support travel-intensive deployments lasting several days or weeks as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in network engineering and deployment, with a strong focus on configuring and troubleshooting enterprise networking technologies, including routers, switches, and firewalls. Proficient in supporting cybersecurity requirements and maintaining compliance in mission-critical environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Network Engineering
• Cisco Networking Technologies
• TCP/IP and VLAN Configuration
• Cybersecurity Compliance
• Active Secret Clearance

Hard Skills

• Network Installation
• Configuration of Routers and Switches
• Troubleshooting Layer 1–3 Issues
• VLAN and Routing Protocols
• IP Addressing and VPNs
• Network Security
• System Integration and Testing
• Cabling and Rack-and-Stack
• Documentation and Configuration Records
• Deployment Risk Identification

Soft Skills

• Communication with Project Leadership
• Coordination with Cross-Functional Teams
• Customer Training and Support

Certifications & Qualifications

• Cisco CCNP (Enterprise/Security)
• Cisco CCIE
• Red Hat Certifications
• Automation Certifications

Industry Keywords

• DoD Network Standards
• Mission-Critical Environments
• Maritime Deployments
• Constrained Bandwidth Environments
• SATCOM

Tools & Technologies

• Cisco ISE
• Industry-Standard Troubleshooting Tools
• DISA STIGs
• RMF