Senior Network Engineer (Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Required)

Akima; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) & PTO

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Senior Cisco Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate a large DoD network infrastructure across multiple security enclaves. You will serve as SME for C2S2 networks, driving implementations, troubleshooting, and security hardening.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, CCNP and doD 8140.03-M compliance, and substantial experience with Cisco IOS, Firepower, ACI, ISE, F5, Palo Alto, NSX, SPLUNK, ACAS, and ServiceNow.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8140.03-M Intermediate Proficiency level.
• CCNP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, update, and secure network environments using Cisco products.
• Manage F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, SPLUNK, and ServiceNow.
• Lead projects with minimal oversight and ensure devices and applications are patched and secure.
• Perform STIG validations and monitor security posture with ACAS.
• Collaborate with developers to create workflows in ServiceNow.
• Configure LAN/WAN environments and manage network security and IT service requests.
• Create and maintain network diagrams and SOPs; provide monthly status reports to COR/TA.
• Occasional after-hours/weekend work to support outages.

Skills

Network engineering

Project leadership

Security compliance

Technical troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cisco IOS

Cisco routers & switches

Firepower

ACI

ISE

F5

Palo Alto firewalls

VMware NSX

SPLUNK

ServiceNow

ACAS

WhatsUpGold

Microsoft Visio

Job description

ASE is looking for a Senior Cisco Network Engineer to work in Honolulu, HI. The Senior Cisco Network Engineer is a pivotal role, providing operational knowledge and support to the Command-and-Control Support System (C2S2) networks. This role encompasses designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting an extensive network infrastructure, acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) across multiple enclaves with varying security classifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include maintaining, installing, updating, and securing network environments using a wide range of Cisco products, such as Cisco IOS, routers, Layer 2 switches, Access Layer switches, ISE, Firepower, and ACI.
• The engineer will also manage other critical network components like F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, SPLUNK, and ServiceNow.
• This role requires leading projects with minimal oversight, ensuring all network devices and applications are patched, secure, and operating efficiently.
• The Senior Cisco Network Engineer will perform DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) validations, manage cable systems, develop workflows for Cisco-based assets, and utilize ACAS to monitor security postures.
• They will also collaborate with developers to identify and develop necessary workflows within ServiceNow.
• Duties also include configuring and reconfiguring network applications, maintaining LAN/WAN environments, managing network security, and processing IT service requests and trouble tickets.
• The engineer is expected to create and maintain detailed network diagrams and SOPs, manage the lifecycle of network devices, and provide comprehensive monthly status reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)-appointed Technical Assistant (TA).
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required to support both scheduled and unscheduled service outages, ensuring the continuous operation and security of networks.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• IAW DoD 8140.03-M must meet the Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications.
• Must possess ONE of the following 8570 IAT-II certifications:
  • CCNA Security.
  • CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst).
  • GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional).
  • GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification).
  • Security+ CE.
  • SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner).
• Must have a current Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) certification.
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• At least 5 years of DoD network engineering experience or 8 years total of network engineering experience.
• Must have experience managing Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Must have experience managing Cisco firewalls – Firepower. Must have experience managing Cisco ACI and ISE. Must have experience managing Palo Alto firewalls.
• Must have experience utilizing SPLUNK, ACAS, WhatsUpGold.
• Must have experience managing F5.
• Must have experience supporting VMware NSX. Must have significant experience using Microsoft Visio.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint, etc.…).
• Must be able to carry 40 pounds due to installations.
• Must be able to work occasional after-hours and weekend work as required to support both scheduled and unscheduled service outages.

Job ID 2026-25730

Work Type On-Site

Pay Range $145,000 - $153,000

Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.