Senior Network Engineer Architect

CDM INNOVATIONS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Relocation bonus

Training & development

Job summary

CDM INNOVATIONS is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to lead Cisco-based network engineering for the ITMN Tactical Network in highly classified DoD environments. You will design, deploy, and optimize routing, switching, security, and SD-WAN across the SOCPAC ecosystem from the Honolulu site.

The role requires deep Cisco expertise (IOS/XE/XR, Nexus, ASA/FTD, FMC), strong troubleshooting, and a TS w/SCI eligibility. On-site/hybrid options may apply and relocation support is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field preferred but not required
• Minimum 10+ years of technical engineering experience including 8+ years hands-on Cisco network engineering in DoD/government environments
• Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, Route Maps, Prefix Lists, PBR, Route Redistribution
• Experience with SD-WAN (Cisco preferred) and Cisco IOS/XE/XR, Nexus platforms, ASA/FTD/FMC, VPN technologies and network segmentation
• Experience supporting classified government or DoD environments; IAT Level II Certification

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Cisco-based network infrastructure supporting ITMN mission requirements.
• Provide expert-level engineering across routing, switching, security, transport, and WAN edge technologies.
• Implement and tune advanced routing protocols 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, Nexus platforms, ASA/FTD firewalls, and FMC.
• Implement VPN technologies and segmentation suitable for highly classified environments.
• Collaborate with SOCPAC stakeholders to ensure reliability and alignment with operational needs.
• Provide senior-level troubleshooting, analysis, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

IS-IS

MPLS

Route Maps

Prefix Lists

PBR

Route Redistribution

SD-WAN

Cisco IOS/XE/XR

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related field

Tools

CCIE

Cisco IOS/XE/XR

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ASA/FTD

Cisco FMC

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus
• Training & development

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 Honolulu, 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 Qualifications

• 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: Cisco CCIE certification in one of the following disciplines:
  • Enterprise Infrastructure
  • 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
  • IS-IS
  • MPLS
  • Route Maps
  • Prefix Lists
  • Policy- Based Routing (PBR)
  • Route Redistribution
• Experience with SD-WAN (Cisco preferred)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Cisco IOS / XE / XR
  • Cisco Nexus switching platforms
  • Cisco ASA / FTD Firewalls
  • Cisco FMC
  • VPN technologies
  • Network segmentation
• Experience supporting classified government or DoD environments
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
• IAT Level II Certification

A 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: Honolulu, Hawaii On-Site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site Travel: 10%

Flexible work from home options available.