Senior Network Engineer

SOS International LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSi seeks a Senior Network Engineer for Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Honolulu. You will design and support IT solutions for 5,000+ users across the Pacific theater, enabling secure C2 and mission-ready networking.

Responsibilities include CSfC implementation, Palo Alto eBGP config, STIG compliance, and incident escalation. Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance required.

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Networking, or related field, or 8+ years of enterprise IT network experience.
• 5+ years in Layer-3 networking implementation and support.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching.
• Experience with DoD secure networks (firewalls, encryption, VLANs, tunnels).
• 3+ years firewall experience and troubleshooting.
• DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant certifications (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP).
• CCNP Enterprise or Security certification.
• Strong planning, time-management and communication skills.
• Experience with NSA CSfC requirements (MSCCP, MACP).
• Experience with CDS and/or DISA TNE.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement LAN/WAN/cryptographic architectures.
• Implement CSfC capability packages and approved encryption methods.
• Configure and troubleshoot eBGP routing in Palo Alto environments.
• Provide Tier-3 network support.
• Review and troubleshoot network, transport, and protocol issues.
• Act as incident escalation point.
• Document and standardize network configurations.
• Perform network discovery and inventory of devices, IPs, VPNs, and WAN details.
• Use scripts to automate data collection of network devices.
• Coordinate resources for network and secure transport initiatives.
• Prepare LOMs, diagrams, and implementation timelines.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

LAN/WAN design

Network troubleshooting

CSfC & NSA

DoD STIGs

24/7 support

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Networking

8+ years enterprise DoD network experience

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

Palo Alto firewall

eBGP routing

Job description

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI, USA

Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI

Compensation: USD 110290 - USD 148891 - yearly

Company Description

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.

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 (NSA) approved Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) capability packages and approved 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• An Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Bachelors 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, Microsoft, Nutanix, Palo Alto, VMware)

• Prior experience with Palo Alto Network Security Platform and/or Cisco Secure portfolio.

• Prior experience with Forcepoint, Brocade, and/or Juniper technologies.

• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).

• Familiarity with VDI/Virtual Environments and solutions (VMware Horizon, Citrix VDI)

• Familiarity with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and C2 applications.

• Experience in ITIL framework and best practices (e.g., Change Management, Configuration Management, Capacity Planning)

• Prior Help Desk/software experience (e.g., Jira, Remedy, ServiceNow).

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends.

Working at SOSi:

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.