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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer 2 (Travel Required) - Cisco/Jira/LatteArt/STE/STN/SSP/Cisco - **Company:** Captivation Software - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $270,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Cisco PIX, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Firewalls (Computer Science), Network Support, Operational Systems, Cisco - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ade5edbeb4a232b3 ## About the Role * Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen, * Six (6) years of experience providing network engineering support * Bachelor's Degree in related technical discipline required * IAT level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required., * Network Engineering experience to meet the years for this LCAT * Required to travel occasionally/ as needed to OCONUS locations and be on-call for Operational systems (Once up to speed). * Cisco and Arista configuration and sustainment experience. * Familiar with Latte 'Art and supporting STE/STN and SSP compliance for those devices., * Call Manager experience * Cisco ASA Firewall experience * Experience automating repetitive tasks, Inventory collection, compliance requirements etc. Experience working in the cloud or with Hyperconverged infrastructure and containerized environments. This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms. ## Description Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country., Captivation Software is looking for a mid level network engineer to assist with daily responsibilities on the program. This is a mixed team of 2 Civilian leads and 7 Contractors responsible for 2 unique operational customers networking. The gear is in NBP320 and at remote largely 2nd and 3rd party locations. The team will configure the systems in our contractor building and then support in person or remotely the fielding's of the new gear. Additionally, you will be responsible for on going Networking support including firewall and Crypto gear. Your primary seat will be in Columbia at our contractor building but you will spend a lot of time in NBP 320 as well. A typical day will start by catching up on the team chat and emails since you left the day before and working through JIRA tickets Often you will also be jumping in the lab and working on new systems and upgrade configs. 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