Senior Network Engineer & Program Manager (DoD Projects) - Military veterans preferred

Sumaria Systems

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer & Program Manager (DoD Projects)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with Program Management experience to support advanced networking initiatives for Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs. This dual-role position involves deep technical engineering—focused on Cisco ACI and Catalyst SD-WAN—and program oversight responsibilities, including planning, budgeting, stakeholder management, and delivery execution.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and high-performance network architectures, while managing the successful execution of programs supporting Air Force IT initiatives.

Key Responsibilities – Technical:

• Design, implement, and optimize Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabrics, including leaf/spine architecture and APIC controller integration.
• Architect and deploy Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solutions to support secure, flexible, and scalable wide-area networks across DoD environments.
• Conduct compatibility assessments and integrate solutions with existing network infrastructures.
• Develop and maintain network “digital twins” for simulation and performance testing.
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices are integrated into all wired and wireless architectures.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including network diagrams, design specs, and SOPs.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies and make strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities – Program Management:

• Lead end-to-end program management, including schedule development, cost estimation, resource allocation, and deliverable tracking.
• Act as the primary liaison with DoD stakeholders, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and acquisition timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure consistent program delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; manage scope changes and issue resolution.
• Prepare and present regular project updates, status reports, and compliance documentation to government stakeholders.
• Supervise junior engineers and technical team members; ensure work aligns with contract and quality standards.

Work Environment:

• This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site presence in Fairborn, OH, 1 or more days per week, depending on workload and customer needs.
• Remote work is available when approved by the program and customer leadership.
• Candidate must be flexible and responsive to changing mission demands.

Qualifications and Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering, with 3+ years specifically in Cisco ACI and SD-WAN deployments.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Cisco ACI (leaf/spine, APIC controllers, policy models)
  • Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (vManage, vBond, vSmart)
  • Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), IP, VLAN, VXLAN, MPLS
• Experience supporting DoD IT or acquisition programs.

Preferred:

• Active Secret clearance (or higher).
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification
• PMP or similar project management certification
• Experience with ServiceNow or other ITSM tools
• Familiarity with DoD RMF, STIGs, or other cyber compliance frameworks

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position with an expected annual salary range of $110,000 to $145,000, commensurate with experience, certifications, and clearance level. Candidates with advanced certifications (e.g., CCIE, PMP) and extensive DoD experience may qualify for the upper end of the range.

The total compensation package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Flexible hybrid work environment (Fairborn, OH on-site 1+ days/week)

Travel:

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Position Type: Full Time

Work Location: Fairborn, OH - Flexible hybrid work environment (on-site 1+ days/week)

Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.

Agency submissions are not being accepted at this time.

For more information on Sumaria Systems, please visit our website at www.sumaria.com.

Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sumaria is a Full Lifecycle Engineering, Technical Services and Professional Solutions company in support of the Warfighter, supporting modernization, high end services and next generation capabilities in contested domains. Sumaria has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense for more than 40 years, providing Lifecycle Systems Engineering, Advisory & Analysis/SETA, C5ISR and Enterprise Information Technology solutions. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. We're Headquartered in Peabody, MA, and have regional offices across the nation.

Sumaria Systems only provides engineering services to the federal government and does not provide professional engineering or surveying services to the public within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.16.

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