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

Akima, LLC•Honolulu, HI

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a Senior Cisco Network Engineer to work on-site in Honolulu, Hawaii, supporting the Command-and-Control Support System (C2S2) networks. The role provides operational knowledge and support and serves as a subject matter expert across multiple enclaves with varying security classifications. The engineer designs, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots network infrastructure, leading projects with minimal oversight and ensuring network devices and applications are patched, secure, and operating efficiently. The position works with Cisco IOS, routers, Layer 2 and access-layer switches, ISE, Firepower, and ACI, as well as F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, SPLUNK, ServiceNow, ACAS, and WhatsUpGold. It includes maintaining LAN/WAN environments, network security, cable systems, network applications, workflows, diagrams, SOPs, and device lifecycles. Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required to support scheduled and unscheduled service outages. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a current CCNP certification, one qualifying IAT-II certification, and the specified DoD 8140.03-M Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of DoD network engineering experience or eight years of total network engineering experience. The position pays $145,000–$153,000. ASE offers eligible regular employees a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Meet the Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications under DoD 8140.03-M.
Hold one of the following IAT-II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP.
Current Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) certification.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of DoD network engineering experience or 8 years of total network engineering experience.
Experience managing Cisco routers and switches, Cisco Firepower firewalls, Cisco ACI and ISE, Palo Alto firewalls, F5, and VMware NSX.
Experience using SPLUNK, ACAS, and WhatsUpGold.
Significant experience using Microsoft Visio.
Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to carry 40 pounds for installations.
Ability to work occasional after-hours and weekends as required to support scheduled and unscheduled service outages.

Responsibilities

Maintain, install, update, and secure network environments using Cisco IOS, routers, Layer 2 switches, access-layer switches, ISE, Firepower, and ACI.
Manage network components and services including F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, SPLUNK, and ServiceNow.
Lead projects with minimal oversight and ensure network devices and applications are patched, secure, and operating efficiently.
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; collaborate with developers on workflows in ServiceNow.
Configure and reconfigure network applications; maintain LAN/WAN environments and manage network security.
Process IT service requests and trouble tickets.
Create and maintain detailed network diagrams and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Manage the lifecycle of network devices.
Provide monthly status reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)-appointed Technical Assistant (TA).
Perform occasional after-hours and weekend work as needed to support scheduled and unscheduled service outages.