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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Integration Engineer - **Company:** Jobot - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $167,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Synchronous Optical Networking, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Information Systems, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Distributed Systems, Internet Protocol, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Google Cloud, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2879279420-2 ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience). * 8+ years of experience in network engineering, systems administration, telecommunications, or infrastructure engineering. * 5+ years of experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise networking technologies including BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6. * Experience with optical networking, fiber infrastructure, SONET transport, metro ring architectures, and wired/wireless networks. * Experience supporting mission-critical network infrastructure. * Strong understanding of systems integration and infrastructure modernization. Preferred Qualifications * Experience leading large-scale technical integration projects. * Cloud networking experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. * Experience with network capacity planning and infrastructure forecasting. * Cisco CCNA or Network+ certification. * Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification. * AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification. * PMP certification. * Experience supporting federal or other highly regulated mission-critical environments. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Integration Engineer to support the modernization of mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure. This role focuses on integrating fiber and IP-based circuits while leading the transition from legacy copper and TDM transport systems to modern IP-enabled architectures across geographically distributed environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with hands-on implementation experience and thrives in highly available, mission-critical environments. Why join us? Work on high-impact national infrastructure projects Help modernize mission-critical communications from legacy technologies to next-generation fiber and IP networks Collaborate with highly experienced engineering and integration teams Influence technical strategy and architecture decisions Hands-on work with cutting-edge networking technologies Opportunity to lead complex integration and modernization initiatives Competitive compensation and benefits Long-term project stability supporting a federal customer Career growth into technical leadership and architecture roles Job Details Responsibilities * Analyze network architectures, engineering drawings, and system requirements to identify design improvements and integration requirements. * Lead modernization initiatives involving migration from legacy copper and TDM transport systems to fiber-based IP networks. * Support technical integration of enterprise networking infrastructure including optical transport, fiber, IP networking, and hybrid legacy environments. * Configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and validate enterprise network protocols including BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6. * Perform circuit turn-up, network cutovers, migration activities, and end-to-end testing to ensure operational readiness. * Troubleshoot complex network and telecommunications issues across fiber, optical transport, and legacy infrastructure. * Provide technical leadership during deployment activities while coordinating with engineering teams and stakeholders. * Present technical updates, architecture recommendations, risk assessments, and integration plans to leadership. * Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure system reliability, redundancy, and operational continuity. * Support long-term infrastructure planning, network growth, and modernization initiatives. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)