Senior DoD Network Architect – Cisco & SD-WAN Expert

CDM INNOVATIONS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Relocation bonus

Training & development

Job summary

CDM INNOVATIONS is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to lead Cisco-based network engineering for the ITMN Tactical Network in highly classified DoD environments. You will design, deploy, and optimize routing, switching, security, and SD-WAN across the SOCPAC ecosystem from the Honolulu site.

The role requires deep Cisco expertise (IOS/XE/XR, Nexus, ASA/FTD, FMC), strong troubleshooting, and a TS w/SCI eligibility. On-site/hybrid options may apply and relocation support is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field preferred but not required
• Minimum 10+ years of technical engineering experience including 8+ years hands-on Cisco network engineering in DoD/government environments
• Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, Route Maps, Prefix Lists, PBR, Route Redistribution
• Experience with SD-WAN (Cisco preferred) and Cisco IOS/XE/XR, Nexus platforms, ASA/FTD/FMC, VPN technologies and network segmentation
• Experience supporting classified government or DoD environments; IAT Level II Certification

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Cisco-based network infrastructure supporting ITMN mission requirements.
• Provide expert-level engineering across routing, switching, security, transport, and WAN edge technologies.
• Implement and tune advanced routing protocols and MPLS-based architectures.
• Develop and maintain route maps, prefix lists, PBR configurations, and route redistribution strategies.
• Support SD-WAN deployments, policy updates, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Manage and configure Cisco IOS/XE/XR systems, Nexus platforms, ASA/FTD firewalls, and FMC.
• Implement VPN technologies and segmentation suitable for highly classified environments.
• Collaborate with SOCPAC stakeholders to ensure reliability and alignment with operational needs.
• Provide senior-level troubleshooting, analysis, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

IS-IS

MPLS

Route Maps

Prefix Lists

PBR

Route Redistribution

SD-WAN

Cisco IOS/XE/XR

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related field

Tools

CCIE

Cisco IOS/XE/XR

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ASA/FTD

Cisco FMC

Job description

CDM INNOVATIONS is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to lead Cisco-based network engineering for the ITMN Tactical Network in highly classified DoD environments. You will design, deploy, and optimize routing, switching, security, and SD-WAN across the SOCPAC ecosystem from the Honolulu site.

The role requires deep Cisco expertise (IOS/XE/XR, Nexus, ASA/FTD, FMC), strong troubleshooting, and a TS w/SCI eligibility. On-site/hybrid options may apply and relocation support is available.