Senior Network Engineer, DHA Medical Systems – Pacific Region

SMX; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission‑critical mission support

Professional development & leadership

Competitive DoD‑level compensation

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team supporting the Defense Health Agency across the Pacific. This leadership role focuses on architecting, deploying, and securing complex LAN/WLAN/WAN environments that enable DoD healthcare operations.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, mentor staff, and drive cybersecurity initiatives, including Zero Trust, while ensuring systems remain compliant and highly available for mission critical care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering; equivalent experience accepted.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required (or higher).
• IAM Level III (DoD 8570.01), CCNP, and CISSP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage robust network solutions across the Pacific for DHA.
• Lead and mentor technical teams; collaborate with DHA leadership and partners.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and performance of diverse network environments.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives and enforce DoD standards, including Zero Trust.
• Resolve complex network challenges across OSI layers with advanced tools.

Skills

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, EIGRP, B

Security & compliance

Leadership & mentorship

Zero Trust & cybersecurit

Cross‑functional collaboration

DoD DHA / healthcare IT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

SolarWinds

ARMIS

Ansible

Cisco / Windows environments

Job description

SMX is seeking a passionate and innovative Senior Network Engineer to join our team supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) across the Pacific. In this high-profile leadership role, you won’t just manage networks—you’ll enable life‑saving missions and cutting‑edge medical care for service members and their families at DoD medical facilities across the region.

As the go‑to expert for network infrastructure, you will architect, implement, and secure complex LAN/WLAN/WAN environments vital to the military health system. You’ll guide teams, solve critical technical challenges, and ensure that essential healthcare systems are always connected, protected, and performing at their best.

Must be willing to relocate or live on Oahu.

DoD Secret clearance is required which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Mission Readiness: Design, deploy, and manage robust network solutions that directly support military health operations and patient outcomes across the Pacific theater.
• Be a Trusted Advisor: Serve as the regional authority—collaborating with DHA leadership, government agencies, and contractor partners to deliver resilient, innovative network architectures.
• Own Network Excellence: Oversee installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for diverse network environments and medical information systems.
• Shape Security Posture: Lead cybersecurity initiatives, champion Zero Trust architecture, and ensure compliance with DoD/DHA standards to safeguard sensitive medical data.
• Lead & Mentor: Inspire excellence in a technical team and foster collaboration across organizations to maintain 24/7 operational readiness.
• Solve the Toughest Challenges: Tackle complex issues across all layers of the OSI model using advanced network tools (SolarWinds, ARMIS, Ansible), and continually evolve our network to meet future needs.

What You Bring

• Expertise & Certifications: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience/certifications); IAM Level III (per DoD 8570.01), CCNP, and CISSP required.
• Proven Mastery: Deep technical skills in networking protocols (TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF), security (firewalls, VPNs), infrastructure management (SolarWinds, ARMIS, Ansible), and hands‑on experience with Cisco and Windows environments.
• DHA/DoD Know-How: Experience supporting military healthcare IT systems is essential; you understand the urgency, security, and complexity that comes with the mission.
• Collaborative Leadership: Strong communicator who thrives in multi‑disciplinary, fast‑paced settings—ready to advise, mentor, and lead during challenging scenarios.
• US Citizenship & Clearance: Must already hold an active DoD Secret security clearance (or higher).

Why SMX?

• Mission-Driven Work: Directly enable the readiness and effectiveness of our nation’s military healthcare system.
• Technological Innovation: Work with state‑of‑the‑art tools in some of the world’s most complex networked environments.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and taking care of each other.
• Career Growth: Expand your technical and leadership skills in a role with visibility from senior DoD and DHA leadership.

If you’re ready to be a critical part of the backbone supporting military medical excellence, join us and help make a difference—every day, for those who serve.

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is $150,000 USD - $185,000 USD.

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward‑looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).