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# Senior Network Systems Engineer [$290k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $290,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Catalyst (Software), Computer Networks, Network Address Translation, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9178464/senior-network-systems-engineer-290kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 14+ years
 * Total Compensation: $290k+ yearly (tentative)

## Description

* Lead systems and network engineering efforts to design, implement, and integrate complex data networks in support of cloud network operations.
 * Analyze customer requirements, architect network infrastructure, configure advanced Cisco routing and switching hardware, and maintain robust network management protocols and failover solutions., * Perform end-to-end network engineering, architectural design, implementation, and integration of new systems to meet mission needs.
 * Plan and lead systems engineering and network engineering activities across the full lifecycle.
 * Provide detailed specifications and architectural schematics, selecting optimal hardware and tools for current and future capacity.
 * Configure and maintain Cisco networking hardware, including Nexus 9k series, Catalyst series, and ASR routers.
 * Implement solutions for load-balancing, VPNs, GRE tunnels, MPLS, NAT, and network firewall contexts.
 * Design and implement network failover solutions and conduct redundancy testing across network equipment.


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