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Bitwise

Sr. Systems Engineer (Cisco Network Automation)

Bitwise, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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About the Role We are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer (Cisco Network Automation) to support the Command Network Operations Center (CNO) and work alongside the ATPG customer. You will design, develop, deploy, monitor, and maintain operational network infrastructure and build automation tooling as part of a continuous integration/continuous deployment environment.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain automated solutions for Catalyst Center, ISE, and SD‑WAN environments.

Build automation workflows and policies for provisioning, configuration, and security enforcement.

Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance automated processes for scalability and resiliency.

Provide increased visibility of underlying systems and alert the team to items requiring immediate attention.

Utilize metrics to understand the health of the network and identify and resolve issues.

Emphasize customer communication and gather feedback on project status and results.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph; candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.

Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies, including Catalyst Center, ISE, Cisco SD‑WAN, and enterprise routing/switching.

Proficient in network automation and scripting.

Expert in enterprise network protocols and software‑defined networking.

Experience with version control systems and a dedicated Linux environment.

12 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 4 additional years without the degree.

Preferred Skills

Industry certifications such as CCIE/CCNP/Cisco DevNet.

Experience deploying and running open‑source tools at an agency.

Experience working with containerization platforms.

Benefits

Competitive salary between $200,000 and $300,000 annually, including flex‑income.

Up to 5 weeks of PTO and 2 snow days.

All 11 federal holidays paid.

Matching 401(k) up to 4× the first 6% you contribute.

100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

$5,250 annual education assistance.

Bonuses for certifications, customer recognition, and performance.

Application Process

Send us your application.

We’ll provide additional materials and schedule a video call.

We’ll craft an offer and guide you through onboarding.

Equal Opportunity Employer Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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