Network Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Architect (CBP)

Job overview

The Network Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Architect (CBP) roles are hybrid in Ashburn, VA, with regular travel expected at 35–40%. The salary range is $90,000–$150,000 per year. Agile Defense supports national security and critical civilian missions through technology integration and workforce expertise. Across several experience levels, these roles design, build, sustain, and modernize network infrastructure supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations. The work includes maintaining reliable connectivity, resolving incidents and root causes, planning controlled network changes, and keeping technical documentation aligned with deployed systems.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and sustain network infrastructure
• work with routing and switching, WAN and LAN transport, wireless, segmentation, and firewalls in mixed Cisco, Juniper, and Arista environments
• resolve incidents and recurring failures
• plan and execute network refreshes and redesigns within approved change windows
• document changes, diagrams, and configurations
• support capacity and transport planning
• collaborate with field deployment teams, cloud engineers, and security staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

network engineer

senior network engineer

network architect

cbp

hybrid

ashburn va

agile defense

federal networking

cisco

juniper

arista

network modernization

35–40% travel

$90k–$150k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Depending on position, benefits may include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement, and learning and development opportunities.

Why this role

U.S. citizenship required. Active CBP Background Investigation and EOD are strongly preferred, but processing may begin for candidates without them. A $10,000 signing bonus is stated for candidates with an active CBP BI, payable after 90 days under standard terms. Requires 10+ years of network engineering experience supporting a large federal agency, plus specified networking and firewall expertise; regular travel is 35–40%.

About the employer

Agile Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.