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

Akima
Honolulu
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 145,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Subject matter expertise","Project leadership","Troubleshooting","Workflow development","Security posture monitoring"]

Provide operational knowledge and SME support for the C2S2 Command-and-Control network in Honolulu, covering design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of extensive LAN/WAN infrastructure. Maintain and secure networks using Cisco and related security tools, perform DISA STIG validations, manage device lifecycles, and support security posture monitoring. Lead projects with minimal oversight, develop workflows in ServiceNow, and deliver monthly status reports.

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Akima
Akima
5 months ago

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

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Job Summary

Provide operational knowledge and SME support for the C2S2 Command-and-Control network in Honolulu, covering design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of extensive LAN/WAN infrastructure. Maintain and secure networks using Cisco and related security tools, perform DISA STIG validations, manage device lifecycles, and support security posture monitoring. Lead projects with minimal oversight, develop workflows in ServiceNow, and deliver monthly status reports.
Location: Honolulu
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Maintain, install, update, and secure network environments using Cisco products (Cisco IOS, routers, Layer 2/access layer switches, ISE, Firepower, ACI) and related components (F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, Splunk).
  • •Perform DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) validations and use ACAS to monitor security postures.
  • •Manage cable systems and develop workflows for Cisco-based assets, collaborating with developers to build required workflows within ServiceNow.
  • •Configure and reconfigure network applications, maintain LAN/WAN environments, manage network security, and process IT service requests and trouble tickets.
  • •Create and maintain network diagrams and SOPs, manage the lifecycle of network devices, provide monthly status reports, and support scheduled/unscheduled outages as needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 145,000 - 150,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • •Meet DoD 8140.03-M Intermediate Proficiency Level requirements.
  • •Hold one 8570 IAT-II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP) and a current Cisco CCNP certification.
  • •At least 5 years of DoD network engineering experience (or 8 years total), with experience managing Cisco routers and switches.
  • •Experience managing Cisco Firepower, Cisco ACI and ISE, Palo Alto firewalls, plus Splunk/ACAS/WhatsUpGold, F5, and VMware NSX; strong use of Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office.
Experience:5+ yearsDoD
Education:High School
Skills:Subject matter expertiseProject leadershipTroubleshootingWorkflow developmentSecurity posture monitoring
Certifications:CCNA SecurityCySA+GICSPGSECSecurity+ CESSCPCisco CCNP
Languages:En-us
Tech Stack:Cisco IOSCisco routersLayer 2 switchesAccess Layer switchesCisco ISECisco FirepowerCisco ACIF5Palo Alto firewallsVMware NSXSplunkServiceNowDISA STIGACASWhatsUpGoldMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Eligibility

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Company Brief

Akima
Provides government and commercial clients with mission-critical services including operations & maintenance, logistics, IT, engineering, cybersecurity, and staffing solutions across defense, federal, and infrastructure markets.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
Founded: 1996
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