Network Integration Engineer (Cisco/VPN)

- Assist in the design, integration, and practical evaluation of secure, robust network structures supporting CBP mission systems - Assess network efficiency and system integration for surveillance towers, mobile command units, wireless sensors, biometric screening stations, and counter-UAS technologies - Diagnose and resolve intricate physical and logical network configurations for both fixed and mobile setups - Produce and interpret network schematics and diagrams to guide system readiness, deployment strategies, and operational clarity - Work with CBP personnel and field operators to confirm network capabilities under actual operational circumstances and mission limitations - Utilize knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, WAN optimizers, and VPNs to enhance connectivity and resilience across distributed systems - Aid in Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), segmentation tactics, and secure communication pathways in partnership with DHS corporate teams - Apply experience from Network Operations Centers (NOC) and Security Operations Centers (SOC) to assist in fault detection, incident response, and continuous situational awareness for critical network infrastructure - Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to facilitate vulnerability management, patching, and ongoing monitoring efforts - Support the planning, documentation, and resolution of outcomes from penetration testing, red/blue team evaluations, and the application of STIG regulations - Provide technical insights on system requirements, capability assessments, and trade-off analysis for networked solutions - Participate in creating engineering documentation such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs), and Test Plans - Help coordinate and execute technical demonstrations and system acceptance tests focusing on communication infrastructure and integration efficacy - Engage in interdisciplinary teams to ensure deployed solutions align with operational objectives, acquisition schedules, and user requirements