Senior DoD Network Architect & SD-WAN Lead - Honolulu

Waypoint Human Capital; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint's client in Honolulu is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to design, deploy, and optimize a DoD-grade network for the SOCPAC ITMN Tactical Network. The role requires hands-on Cisco expertise across routing, switching, security, and SD-WAN, with DoD experience and TS w/SCI eligibility.

The senior engineer will lead engineering efforts, mentor staff, and ensure secure, resilient networking in classified environments. A CCIE and DoD background are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance: TS w/ SCI eligibility required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required in a technical field.
• CCIE certification in one of four disciplines required.
• 10+ years of technical engineering experience, including 8+ years Cisco networking.
• Expert knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, Route Maps, Prefix Lists, PBR, Route Redistribution.
• SD-WAN experience (Cisco preferred).
• Strong understanding of Cisco IOS/XE/XR, Nexus, ASA/FTD, FMC, VPN, and segmentation.
• Experience in classified DoD/government environments and IAT Level II.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot complex Cisco-based networks for ITMN Tactical Network.
• Provide expert routing, switching, security, and SD-WAN guidance across the SOCPAC ecosystem.
• Implement and tune BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, and PBR configurations.
• Develop route maps, prefix lists, and route redistribution strategies.
• Support SD-WAN deployments and lifecycle maintenance.
• Manage Cisco IOS/XE/XR, Nexus, ASA/FTD, and FMC devices; implement VPNs and segmentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure operations in DoD environments.
• Provide senior-level troubleshooting, analysis, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

IS-IS

MPLS

Route Maps

Prefix Lists

PBR

SD-WAN

Cisco IOS/XE/XR

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ASA/FTD

Cisco FMC

VPN technologies

Network segmentation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Cisco CCIE certification (Enterprise Infrastructure)

Cisco CCIE certification (Routing & Switching)

Cisco CCIE certification (Security)

Cisco CCIE certification (Service Provider)

Tools

Cisco FMC

Cisco Nexus

Cisco IOS/XE/XR tooling

Job description

Waypoint's client in Honolulu is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to design, deploy, and optimize a DoD-grade network for the SOCPAC ITMN Tactical Network. The role requires hands-on Cisco expertise across routing, switching, security, and SD-WAN, with DoD experience and TS w/SCI eligibility.

The senior engineer will lead engineering efforts, mentor staff, and ensure secure, resilient networking in classified environments. A CCIE and DoD background are highly valued.