Network Architect Engineer Design Sr - Kaneohe Bay
About The Position
The senior-level Network Operations Specialist supports enterprise network planning, modernization, and future operations initiatives in a mission-critical environment. The role combines advanced network engineering with strategic planning: assessing current and future requirements, evaluating technical and operational impacts, and developing executable implementation plans. The position supports Cisco-based enterprise network environments and involves coordinating with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and leadership teams. This is a contract role based fully onsite in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The stated pay range is $64.91–$69.72 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. Benefits for eligible workers in this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of enterprise networking experience.
- Strong background in network operations, routing, switching, and troubleshooting.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting complex network topology and architecture diagrams.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
- Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Software Defined Access (SDA).
- Experience planning and executing network upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts.
- Strong understanding of enterprise network architecture and infrastructure dependencies.
- Experience coordinating technical requirements across multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.
- Active Secret Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- CCNP certification (strongly preferred).
- CCNA certification.
- CompTIA Security+, SecurityX, or CISSP certification.
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center.
- Experience with network design, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Project management or change management experience.
- Familiarity with enterprise or government network environments.
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assess upcoming network requirements and evaluate technical and operational impacts.
- Develop recommendations for network implementation, sustainment, upgrades, and modernization.
- Analyze complex network topology and architecture diagrams to identify risks, dependencies, and downstream impacts.
- Support and optimize Cisco-based enterprise network environments.
- Evaluate proposed network changes and understand their effects across interconnected systems and users.
- Coordinate requirements and planning activities across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Apply project management and change management principles to network initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate potential technical and operational roadblocks before execution.
- Assist with network lifecycle planning, forecasting, and future-state architecture development.
- Support incident management, troubleshooting, and escalation activities as needed.
- Document network changes, operational activities, and technical recommendations.
- Participate in data center and enterprise infrastructure support activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (if eligible).
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage (if eligible).
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available (if eligible).
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents (if eligible).
- Short- and long-term disability (if eligible).
- Health Spending Account (HSA) (if eligible).
- Transportation benefits (if eligible).
- Employee Assistance Program (if eligible).
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave (if eligible).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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