Systems Engineer; Cisco Network Automation), Level 3

Systems Engineer (Cisco Network Automation), Level 3 (SE3) – TS/SCI w/ Poly

Location: Columbia, MD
Compensation Range: $185,000 – $225,000 (annualized USD)
Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

We are seeking a Systems Engineer (SE3) with deep expertise in Cisco network automation to design, develop, deploy, and maintain automated enterprise network infrastructure. In this role, you will build scalable automation capabilities that improve network reliability, visibility, and operational efficiency.

You will work as part of a collaborative engineering team responsible for developing infrastructure tooling within a CI/CD-driven environment
, with the opportunity to identify problems, implement automation, and see your solutions actively used in production. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy modern network automation, policy-driven infrastructure, and hands‑on systems engineering.

• Design, implement, and maintain automated solutions for Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, and Cisco SD-WAN environments.
• Build automation workflows and policies for network provisioning, configuration management, and security enforcement.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance automated processes to improve scalability, resiliency, and performance.
• Increase visibility into network systems and policies through automation and monitoring solutions.
• Programmatically alert operations teams to conditions requiring immediate attention.
• Use metrics, telemetry, and logs to assess network health and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and incorporate feedback.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and sustainment of automated network infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge of Cisco enterprise technologies
  , including Catalyst Center, ISE, Cisco SD-WAN, and enterprise routing and switching.
• Proficiency in network automation and scripting
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• Expert understanding of enterprise networking protocols and software‑defined networking (SDN) concepts.
• Experience using version control systems
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• Strong competency working in a Linux‑based environment
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• Proven experience automating manual or operationally intensive network processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or Cisco Dev Net
  .
• Experience deploying, operating, or integrating open‑source tools in production environments.
• Experience working with containerization platforms
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• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines supporting infrastructure automation.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and 12+ years of relevant professional experience
  OR
• 16+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree

Salary is determined by multiple factors, including location, education, experience, technical skill set, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $185,000 – $225,000 (annualized USD).

At Intezra, Inc., we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work‑life balance:

• Three Care First medical plans available;
  Intezra pays up to 100% of healthcare premiums and up to 100% of deductibles (based on plan selection) for employees and dependents
• Intezra pays 100% for Care First Dental and Vision plans for employees and dependents
• 401(k): 15% company contribution (no match required)
• PTO: 160 hours, increasing with seniority
• 12 Floating Holidays
• 4 Code Red Days

Intezra, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.