Systems Engineer - Cisco Network Automation- Fully Cleared

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group • Columbia, MD

87d • $171,000 - $226,000

About The Position

Join Intelliforce and help modernize critical mission infrastructure. As a Systems Engineer (Cisco Network Automation) supporting CNO mission, you’ll architect, automate, and optimize network solutions that keep operational systems online and secure. This role is hands-on, collaborative, and mission-focused. You’ll work alongside engineers, analysts, and operators to turn complex network challenges into automated, resilient solutions—and see your work directly supporting active operations.

Requirements

• Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and twelve (12) years of related systems engineering experience
• OR sixteen (16) years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong expertise with Cisco technologies, including Catalyst Center, ISE, Cisco SD-WAN, and enterprise routing/switching
• Proficiency in network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar)
• In-depth understanding of enterprise network protocols and software-defined networking
• Experience with version control systems (Git preferred)
• Comfortable operating in a Linux environment
• Proven ability to automate manual network processes

Nice To Haves

• Cisco certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or DevNet Professional
• Experience deploying open-source tools in mission environments
• Familiarity with containerization platforms (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
• Prior experience supporting dataflow or mission infrastructure systems

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated solutions for Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, and SD-WAN environments
• Build automation workflows and policies for network provisioning, configuration, and security enforcement
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and scale automation processes to improve resiliency
• Develop visibility and alerting systems to proactively identify performance or configuration issues
• Use metrics and analytics to monitor network health, diagnose root causes, and improve uptime
• Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and mission operators to enhance infrastructure reliability
• Communicate regularly with customers and leadership on progress, findings, and performance results

Benefits

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees