Senior Network Engineer / Architect

Cdminnovations; Hawaii; Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Innovations LLC in Camp Smith, Hawaii, seeks a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to lead ITMN Tactical Network implementation and optimization in highly classified DoD environments. Requires deep Cisco enterprise, service provider, and security expertise, plus hands-on routing, switching, and SD-WAN guidance for SOCPAC network.

This full-time on-site role demands TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, CCIE in Routing & Switching/Security/Service Provider, and 10+ years of Cisco experience

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen required.
• Clearance: Must possess TS/SCI eligibility and maintain it.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Cisco-based network infrastructure for ITMN mission requirements.
• Provide expert-level engineering across routing, switching, segmentation, security, transport, and WAN edge technologies.
• Implement and tune BGP/OSPF/EIGRP/IS-IS and MPLS-based architectures.
• Develop and maintain route maps, prefix lists, PBR configurations, and route redistribution strategies.
• Support SD-WAN deployments and lifecycle maintenance.
• Configure Cisco IOS/XE/XR systems, Nexus platforms, ASA/FTD/FMC, and VPN technologies.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical field

Tools

Cisco CCIE

Cisco IOS/XE/XR

Cisco Nexus

VPN technologies

SD-WAN

MPLS

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

IS-IS

Route Maps

Job description

CDM Innovations LLC
Camp Smith, HI
Full Time

Job Description Overview:

CDM has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer / Architect to support the ITMN Tactical Network. The Senior Network Engineer / Architect will support the implementation, optimization, and continued evolution of the ITMN Tactical Network infrastructure for SOCPAC. This senior-level technical role requires deep expertise in Cisco enterprise, service provider, and security technologies, hands-on network engineering experience, and the ability to work in highly classified DoD environments. The engineer will act as a technical leader, providing routing, switching, security, and SD‑WAN guidance across the SOCPAC network ecosystem.

This is a full-time position located in Camp Smith,Hawaii

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot complex Cisco-based network infrastructure supporting ITMN mission requirements.
• Provide expert-level engineering across routing, switching, segmentation, security, transport, and WAN edge technologies.
• Implement and tune advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS‑IS) and MPLS-based architectures.
• Develop and maintain route maps, prefix lists, PBR configurations, and route redistribution strategies.
• Support SD‑WAN deployments, policy updates, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Manage and configure Cisco IOS/XE/XR systems, Cisco Nexus platforms, Cisco ASA/FTD firewalls, and Cisco FMC.
• Implement VPN technologies and segmentation strategies suitable for highly classified mission environments.
• Collaborate closely with SOCPAC stakeholders, Peraton, and internal mission partners to ensure network reliability, resilience, and alignment with operational needs.
• Provide senior-level troubleshooting, analysis, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience:
  Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline) preferred but not required
• Certifications: MUST HAVE: Cisco CCIE certification in one of the following disciplines:
  • Routing & Switching
  • Security
  • Service Provider
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of technical engineering experience to include:
  • 8+ years hands‑on Cisco network engineering experience, including designing, building, and maintaining complex DoD or government networks.
• Expert‑level knowledge of:
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • MPLS
  • Route Maps
  • Prefix Lists
  • Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
  • Route Redistribution
  • Experience with SD‑WAN (Cisco preferred)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Cisco Nexus switching platforms
  • VPN technologies
  • Experience supporting classified government or DoD environments
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $190,000 to $225,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

Additional Information

Location: Camp Smith, Hawaii
On-Site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%