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# Network Integration Engineer

- **Company:** LMI
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,324.0 - $186,052.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, Biometrics, Distributed Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Network Topologies, Information Security Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Architecture, Routing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Enterprise Integration, Cisco, Blue Team (Cyber Security)
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/90bf8abf-76ad-4219-ab2f-bdf2f47ff478

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical discipline
 * 10+ years of relevant experience (or 5+ with MS) in network engineering, integration, or RDT&E roles
 * Hands-on experience supporting field deployments or evaluating mission systems in operational environments strongly preferred
 * Familiarity with DHS or DoD acquisition lifecycles and systems engineering processes (e.g., SELC, ALF)
 * Ability to synthesize technical issues into clear, mission-aligned recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills in multidisciplinary team settings

Certifications & Clearance:

 * Preferred Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or related
 * Security Requirement: U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation (BI) is required; active CBP BI preferred.

Target salary range: $108,324 - $186,052

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

## Description

LMI is seeking a Network Integration Engineer to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Program Management Office (PMO). This role is designed for engineers who thrive at the intersection of mission operations and applied technology-helping plan, implement, and evaluate networked systems that support national security and border protection. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation (BI) is required; active CBP BI preferred.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Network Integration Engineer will assess, integrate, and refine network architectures that enable the deployment and operation of advanced surveillance, detection, communications, and mobile command systems across challenging operational environments., Applied Network Engineering & Field Systems Support

 * Support the design, integration, and field evaluation of secure, resilient network architectures supporting CBP mission systems.
 * Evaluate network performance and integration of systems including surveillance towers, mobile command units, wireless sensors, biometric screening stations, and counter-UAS platforms.
 * Analyze and troubleshoot complex physical and logical network topologies across fixed and mobile deployments.
 * Interpret and develop network schematics and diagrams to inform system readiness, deployment planning, and operational understanding.
 * Collaborate with CBP stakeholders and field operators to validate network capabilities under real-world conditions and mission constraints.

Network Operations & Security Integration

 * Apply knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, WAN optimizers, and VPNs to optimize connectivity and resilience across distributed systems.
 * Support Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), segmentation strategies, and secure communication pathways in collaboration with DHS enterprise teams.
 * Leverage Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) experience to support fault detection, incident response, and continuous situational awareness across mission-critical network infrastructure.
 * Work with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to support vulnerability management, patching, and continuous monitoring activities.
 * Assist in scheduling, documenting, and resolving outcomes from penetration testing, red/blue team assessments, and application of STIG configurations.

Mission Engineering and Applications

 * Provide technical input on system requirements, capability assessments, and field architecture trade-offs for networked systems.
 * Contribute to the development of engineering documentation including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs), and Test Plans.
 * Support planning and execution of technical demonstrations and system acceptance tests with emphasis on communications infrastructure and integration performance.
 * Participate in interdisciplinary teams to ensure fielded solutions align with operational goals, acquisition timelines, and user needs.


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