Senior Network Engineer

C3EL; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their on-site team in Honolulu, Hawaii. The ideal candidate will design and maintain core network infrastructure for Department of Defense operations, ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates must have extensive experience with routing protocols, VoIP solutions, and a current Secret clearance. This role requires an active CCNP and CCIE certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining core network infrastructure solutions.
• Active US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and maintain enterprise routing and switching environments.
• Implement and manage VPN and firewall solutions.
• Integrate and maintain VoIP and CENTRIX systems.

Skills

Routing protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, multicast

VoIP solutions

VPN and firewall configuration

Network performance monitoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Job description

Description

C3EL is seeking a cleared Senior Network Engineer to join our on-site team at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of core network infrastructure solutions supporting Department of Defense operations. The Senior Network Engineer will ensure high availability, security, and performance of enterprise routing, switching, and VoIP environments in accordance with DoD and DISA standards.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Design, engineer, and maintain enterprise routing and switching environments utilizing EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and multicast protocols.
• Implement and manage VPN and firewall solutions to ensure secure communications across the enterprise.
• Integrate and maintain VoIP and CENTRIX systems in compliance with mission requirements.
• Configure and support core network infrastructure components to ensure reliability and redundancy.
• Conduct network performance monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting for complex systems.
• Ensure all configurations meet DISA STIG and DoD cybersecurity compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including topology diagrams and configuration baselines.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders and engineering teams to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and modernization initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent).
• An active Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
• An active Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining core network infrastructure solutions.
• Extensive working knowledge of:
  • Routing protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, multicast
  • VoIP solutions and cabling services
  • VPN and firewall configuration and management
  • Network performance monitoring and optimization

Education

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.