Network Integration Engineer

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.

Location & Travel: This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C., with up to 40% domestic travel.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

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.

• 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.