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

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