Network Engineer - PAC

Apex Systems; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with match

ESP P

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking Network Engineer - PAC for on-site duties at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Candidates must liaise with the DISA, supporting a 24x7 Global Operations Center and handling complex optical/IP networks.

Multiple levels of experience are considered, with DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification required and the ability to work in rotating shifts. A TS/SCI clearance is a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification required.
• Ability to work in a 24x7 shift environment (day, swing, mid).
• Experience with Transport/IP topology and network troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations across optical routers and switches.
• Redesign circuits in real-time to restore connectivity during outages.
• Collaborate with teams and government agencies to ensure network availability.
• Monitor alarms with network management tools.
• Perform change management for hardware and software configurations.
• Document outages and resolutions in incident tickets (e.g., JIRA).
• Assess network incidents involving routers, switches, and MSPP/SDH/SONET elements.

Skills

DoD-8570 Level 2

24x7 shift readiness

Cisco/Juniper experience

Network monitoring

JIRA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

SolarWinds

JIRA

Cisco/Juniper gear

Job description

Job#: 3043447

Job Description:

Network Engineer - PAC

Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (On-site)

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Role Overview

We are seeking candidates for multiple Network Engineer openings at various experience levels. This position supports a key government customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), by providing capabilities and services in a 24x7 Global Operations Center. The role involves supporting the global information grid, which is essential for national security organizations. This is a 9-month opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute network operations, including configuration and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign to restore connectivity during scheduled and unscheduled outages and maintenance actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external customers, and government agencies to ensure maximum network availability.
• Proactively monitor network alarms using platform-specific network management tools.
• Perform a variety of change management tasks, including hardware replacement and software configurations.
• Utilize incident management applications like JIRA to document all aspects of reported outages, degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions.
• Assess, identify, and recommend resolutions for various network incidents leveraging knowledge in one or more of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, optical transport network, MPLS, time division multiplexing, and SDH/SONET.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Level 1: 4+ years of applicable experience, OR an Associate’s degree and 2+ years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree.
• Level 2: 6+ years of applicable experience, OR an Associate’s degree and 4+ years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Level 3: 8+ years of applicable experience, OR an Associate’s degree and 6+ years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.

Skills & Certifications:

• Must hold a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE) prior to starting.
• Ability to work in a 24x7 shift work environment, including day, swing, and mid shifts.
• Working knowledge of Transport and IP network topologies.
• Experience with network troubleshooting in a professional or military environment.
• Familiarity with monitoring and ticketing systems such as SolarWinds and JIRA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tech control facility or cyber transport experience.
• Experience with circuit actions and vendors.
• IP/Transport architecture experience.
• Experience in a telecommunications Network Operations Center (NOC).
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite.
• Experience with alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management, or change management.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

ADA Accommodation Contact

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