Senior Network Engineer (Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility Required) - Sign-On Bonus Up to $10,000

Akima, LLC•Honolulu, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is hiring a Senior Cisco Network Engineer in Honolulu, Hawaii, to provide operational knowledge and support for Command-and-Control Support System (C2S2) networks. This pivotal role designs, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots extensive network infrastructure and serves as a subject matter expert across multiple enclaves with varying security classifications. The position is on-site and offers a pay range of $145,000–$180,000. Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, based on qualifications and relevant experience. The engineer supports network infrastructure and technologies including Cisco routers, switches, IOS, ISE, Firepower, ACI, F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, Splunk, and ServiceNow. The role includes security and compliance activities, documentation, project leadership, service-request support, coordination with technical teams, and occasional after-hours and weekend coverage for maintenance and outages. ASE is an Alaska Native Corporation and federal systems support contractor. The company describes its work as supporting shareholder communities in Alaska and delivering maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration solutions for Department of Defense customers. ASE highlights a challenging yet supportive environment committed to innovation and diversity, competitive pay, growth opportunities, retirement options, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Meet the Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications under DoD 8140.03-M.
Possess one of the following 8570 IAT-II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP.
Current Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) certification.
Minimum 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.
Experience managing Cisco Firepower firewalls.
Experience managing Cisco ACI and ISE.
Experience using Splunk, ACAS, WhatsUp Gold, or an equivalent tool.
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 weekend shifts as required for scheduled and unscheduled service outages.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing F5.
Experience supporting VMware NSX.
Significant experience using Microsoft Visio.
Experience managing Palo Alto firewalls.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and secure network infrastructure, including Cisco routers, switches, IOS, ISE, Firepower, and ACI.
Manage network technologies such as F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, Splunk, and ServiceNow.
Lead network projects independently and ensure systems remain secure, patched, and operational.
Perform DISA STIG compliance checks, ACAS vulnerability assessments, and network security monitoring.
Maintain LAN/WAN environments, troubleshoot network issues, and process IT service requests and trouble tickets.
Develop and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, workflows, and device lifecycle documentation.
Collaborate with technical teams to develop and improve ServiceNow workflows.
Prepare monthly status reports for the COR-appointed Technical Assistant (TA).
Provide occasional after-hours and weekend support for planned maintenance and unexpected outages.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k).
Other voluntary benefits.
Paid time off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
Competitive pay.
Growth opportunities.
Retirement options.
Potential sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible candidates, based on qualifications and relevant experience.