Network Engineer - Hawaii Residents only

Reston Consulting Group•Honolulu, HI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

RCG is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a federal client in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations across geographically dispersed locations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to network performance, security, and reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Network Engineer.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
Experience planning, designing, developing, configuring, and implementing enterprise or federal network environments.
Experience supporting network monitoring and incident management systems.
Experience with federal network documentation and policy compliance requirements.
Strong expertise in network performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Experience evaluating system performance and recommending infrastructure improvements.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize competing requirements and support mission-critical operational needs.
Willingness and ability to travel to field offices located in: Honolulu, HI Hilo, HI Lihue, HI Guam American Samoa Puerto Rico Palau Marshall Islands Chuuk Pohnpei Yap
Candidates must be able to successfully pass a government background investigation prior to beginning employment.
U.S. Citizenship is Required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Federal Government environments.
Experience with enterprise information security programs and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Plan, procure, design, develop, configure, and commission federal networks and associated systems for network monitoring and incident management.
Analyze, evaluate, and monitor network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
Document network architecture, configurations, policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
Assess system performance and recommend upgrades, enhancements, preventive maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.
Plan and communicate technical initiatives and project deliverables.
Evaluate and document business cases for network modernization and improvement efforts.
Prioritize work activities to align with organizational objectives and mission requirements.
Prepare executive-level reports and summaries that translate technical information into actionable business insights.
Develop, implement, and monitor enterprise information security strategies to protect critical systems and data.
Ensure systems comply with applicable security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with system administrators and stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.
Evaluate security vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation and patch management activities.
Support disaster recovery planning, business continuity initiatives, and recovery procedures for mission-critical services.