Network Engineer

Altagrove LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Altagrove LLC is seeking a Network Engineer to design and deploy secure LAN/WAN and wireless networks. You will install Cisco/Juniper gear, configure VLANs, routing, VPNs, and security controls, and support changes and documentation.

Collaboration across systems, cloud, and cyber teams is expected to ensure mission success. The role emphasizes hands-on CCNA/CCNP-level expertise, firewall and wireless know-how, and willingness to work onsite with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Hands-on enterprise networking experience at CCNA/CCNP level configuring and troubleshooting production networks.
• Strong experience with Cisco routers and Catalyst switches, IOS/IOS-XE; troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Cisco wireless products and WLAN controllers; Catalyst 9800 preferred.
• Junos-based routing and switching experience; Mist wireless products; EX/MX preferred.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, STP, LACP, inter-VLAN routing.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and sustain secure enterprise LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Install and configure Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, APs, controllers, and infra.
• Configure VLANs, trunks, STP, LACP, inter-VLAN routing, IPv4/IPv6, resilient paths.
• Implement and troubleshoot OSPF, BGP, static routing, route redistribution, redundancy.
• Deploy wireless networks including SSIDs, authentication, RF optimization, roaming.
• Configure ACLs, NAT, VPN/IPsec, 802.1X, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, segmentation/security.
• Troubleshoot with CLI, packet captures, SNMP, syslog, NetFlow, monitoring tools.
• Support refreshes, upgrades, config mgmt, hardening, remediation, change control.
• Develop network diagrams, IP plans, configurations, test plans, docs.
• Collaborate with systems, cloud, cyber, wireless, and customer teams on deployments.

Skills

CCNA

Network design

IOS-XE

Junos

Wireless LAN

OSPF/BGP

VPN/IPsec

Network security

Wireshark

Python/Ansible

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

CCNP preferred

Tools

Cisco IOS

Junos OS

Wireshark

Job description

Who we are:

Altagrove delivers smart and innovative technology solutions that create competitive advantages for our customers and their missions. Our focus areas include Space, Connectivity, Cyber, Cloud, Analytics, and Solution Integration. As we continue to grow, Altagrove is actively recruiting for a Network Engineer to join our energetic and entrepreneurial team that is executing on a variety of projects that are technology oriented. A successful candidate will bring a core area of expertise and a passion for learning and implementing new ideas in a start-up environment.

What you will do:

• Design, configure, deploy, and sustain secure enterprise LAN, WAN, and wireless network environments.
• Install and configure Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, wireless access points, controllers, and supporting network infrastructure.
• Configure Layer 2/3 services including VLANs, trunks, STP, link aggregation, inter-VLAN routing, IPv4/IPv6, and resilient network paths.
• Implement and troubleshoot OSPF, BGP, static routing, route redistribution, and gateway redundancy in enterprise networks.
• Deploy and support enterprise wireless networks, including SSIDs, authentication, RF optimization, roaming, coverage validation, and performance troubleshooting.
• Configure ACLs, NAT, VPN/IPsec, 802.1X, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, and network segmentation/security controls.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues using CLI diagnostics, packet captures, SNMP, syslog, NetFlow, and network monitoring platforms.
• Support network refreshes, migrations, software/firmware upgrades, configuration management, hardening, vulnerability remediation, and change control.
• Develop network diagrams, IP address plans, configurations, implementation procedures, test plans, and as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with systems, cloud, cyber, wireless, and customer teams to support deployments, integrations, testing, and mission execution.

What you will bring:

• Hands-on enterprise networking experience at a CCNA/CCNP level configuring and troubleshooting production network environments.
• Strong experience with Cisco routers and Catalyst switches, including IOS/IOS-XE configuration, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Cisco enterprise wireless products, including access points and wireless LAN controllers; Catalyst 9800 experience preferred.
• Experience with Juniper Junos-based routing and switching platforms and Juniper Mist wireless products; EX/MX experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, VLANs, Ethernet, STP/RSTP, LACP, and inter-VLAN routing.
• Working knowledge of OSPF, BGP, static routing, route redistribution, HSRP/VRRP, and high-availability network design.
• Understanding of 802.11 wireless standards, RF fundamentals, channel planning, roaming, 802.1X, and wireless troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of network security concepts including ACLs, segmentation, NAT, VPN/IPsec, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, and least-privilege access.
• Experience using Wireshark, packet capture, SNMP, syslog, NetFlow, and network monitoring/management tools for troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with QoS, multicast, SD-WAN, network automation, Python/Ansible, APIs, or infrastructure-as-code concepts is a plus.
• Experience supporting DoW, government, or regulated enterprise networks and familiarity with STIGs, configuration baselines, and vulnerability remediation preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. CCNA required or equivalent demonstrated experience; CCNP preferred.
• Active security clearance required; ability to obtain and maintain a clearance required.
• Must be able to work onsite and travel as required.