Senior Network Engineer

Sosi1; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSI is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Honolulu, ensuring secure, scalable network solutions for 5,000+ users across the Pacific.

You will design and implement LAN/WAN architectures, manage NSA CSfC packages and TACLANES, and provide Tier-3 support with a focus on DoD STIG compliance and security.

Qualifications

• Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of enterprise DoD network experience.
• 5+ years of Layer-3 networking implementation and support.
• Extensive Cisco routing and switching experience.
• DoD security controls (STIGs) expertise.
• 3+ years firewall experience and network troubleshooting.
• DoD 8570 IAT-II compliance ( Security+ CE, CCNA, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP ).
• CCNP Enterprise or Security certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to support 24/7 operations when required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement LAN/WAN/cryptographic architectures.
• Implement NSA CSfC capability packages and TACLANES encryption.
• Configure and troubleshoot eBGP routing within Palo Alto environments.
• Provide Tier-3 support for network issues.
• Review and resolve network, transport, and protocol problems.
• Maintain incident escalation and coverage as needed.
• Document network configurations and perform discovery/ inventories.
• Automate data collection with network scripts and tools.
• Coordinate internal/external resources for projects.
• Prepare solution diagrams, LOAs, and implementation timelines.
• Interact with circuit providers (e.g., DISA) for circuit actions.
• Ensure DoD STIG compliance and DoD security posture.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

eBGP routing

CSfC/NSA CSfC

STIGs hardening

Cisco routing/switching

Firewall configuration

Security+ or CCNA

IAT-II compliance

Team collaboration

24/7 operations support

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Networking

Tools

Palo Alto Firewall

Cisco IOS

VPN technologies

Job description

Engineer the Edge of Mission-Driven Innovation in Hawaii

SOSi is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Network Engineer to join our elite team at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Honolulu. Here, you'll architect and support cutting-edge IT solutions that empower over 5,000 users across the Pacific theater. From enabling time-sensitive Command and Control (C2) strategies to solving complex technical challenges, your work will directly impact national security and global readiness. If you're ready to engineer resilience where mission meets momentum—this is your next move.

Essential Job Duties:

• Design, develop, and implement approved LAN/WAN/cryptographic architectures to support data integration plans. Determine functional testing strategy and document results.
• Design, develop and implement National Security Agency (NSA) approved Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) capability packages and Taclane encryption methods.
• Configures, supports, and troubleshoots External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP) routing within a Palo Alto environment.
• Provides Tier-3 support to network-related issues.
• Reviews and troubleshoots network, transport, and protocol related issues.
• Acts as a point of incident escalation and coverage.
• Develops, documents, and standardizes network configurations.
• Performs network discovery and assessment: inventories & identifies network architecture and components (e.g., network devices, IOS versions, device capabilities/configurations, IP addresses/subnets, VPNs, circuit information, WAN protocols etc.).
• Employ scripts and related network tools to automate data-collection of networking components and relevant network device configurations.
• Coordinates internal and external resources relevant to network and secure transport engineering initiatives.
• Reviews Customer requirements and recommends solutions to include List of Materials (LOM), proposals and related supporting documents (e.g., solution diagrams, implementation timelines, etc.).
• Interact with circuit providers (e.g., DISA) and manage (coordinate) required circuit actions.
• Upholds the integrity and security of network devices and systems according to Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs).
• Reviews work efforts/implementations and contributes to analysis, After-Action-Reports (AAR).
• Regularly collects and summarizes pertinent network-related accomplishments, issues, and concerns.
• Completes activity reports in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensures compliance of custody and ownership of Government equipment and related components.
• Participates in related solution technologies and special projects, as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• An Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Networking, or similar or 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT network engineering and operations involving complex classified DoD environments and mandatory security controls (e.g., STIGs).
• 5+ years implementation and support to Layer-3 networking.
• Extensive experience with Cisco's routing and switching portfolio.
• Prior experience in implementing and supporting DoD secure network environments (firewalls, encryption/SSL, network separation, VLANs, tunnels, TACLANES etc.).
• 3+ years firewall experience and highly familiar with firewall implementation, routing, protocol analysis and troubleshooting.
• DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant (Security+ CE, CCNA, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Security certification.
• Team-player, attention to detail, and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent planning and time-management skills.
• Prior experience with NSA CSfC requirements including Multi-Site Connectivity Capability Package (MSCCP) and Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP).
• Prior experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and/or DISA Trusted Network Environment (TNE).
• Customer-service oriented with a willingness to participate and assist.
• Able to support 24/7 operations (including support to exercises), when necessary.
• Able to follow instructions and work both independently and in a (distributed) team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification or higher.
• Additional IT certifications in relevant technology platform (e.g., Cisco, Citrix, Dell, HPE/Aruba, ITIL, Juniper, Micros)