Senior Network Engineer

Compensation: USD 110290 - USD 148891 - yearly Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide. Job Description Engineer the Edge of Mission-Driven Innovation in Hawaii SOSi is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Network Engineer to join our elite team at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Honolulu. Here, you’ll architect and support cutting-edge IT solutions that empower over 5,000 users across the Pacific theater . From enabling time-sensitive Command and Control (C2) strategies to solving complex technical challenges, your work will directly impact national security and global readiness. If you're ready to engineer resilience where mission meets momentum—this is your next move. As a Senior Network Engineer at SOSi, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network/transport (LAN/BAN/WAN) initiatives within the customer's Area-of-Responsibility (AOR). Your role includes conducting network systems analysis and recommendations, configuring Layer-2/Layer-3 devices, implementing approved changes on the production enterprise/data center networks, and coordinating and participating in the customer's IT architecture/engineering efforts alongside the Systems Engineering, Systems Operations, Network Operations, and the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) teams. Design, develop, and implement approved LAN/WAN/cryptographic architectures to support data integration plans. Determine functional testing strategy and document results. Design, develop and implement National Security Agency (NSA) approved Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) capability packages and Taclane encryption methods. Configure, support, and troubleshoot External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP) routing within a Palo Alto environment. Provide Tier-3 support to network-related issues. Review and troubleshoot network, transport, and protocol related issues. Act as a point of incident escalation and coverage. Develop, document, and standardize network configurations. Perform network discovery and assessment: inventories & identify network architecture and components (e.g., network devices, IOS versions, device capabilities/configurations, IP addresses/subnets, VPNs, circuit information, WAN protocols etc.). Employ scripts and related network tools to automate data-collection of networking components and relevant network device configurations. Coordinate internal and external resources relevant to network and secure transport engineering initiatives. Review customer requirements and recommend solutions to include List of Materials (LOM), proposals and related supporting documents (e.g., solution diagrams, implementation timelines, etc.). Interact with circuit providers (e.g., DISA) and manage (coordinate) required circuit actions. Uphold the integrity and security of network devices and systems according to Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs). Review work efforts/implementations and contribute to analysis, After-Action-Reports (AAR). Regularly collect and summarize pertinent network-related accomplishments, issues, and concerns. Complete activity reports in accordance with contract requirements. Ensure compliance of custody and ownership of Government equipment and related components. Participate in related solution technologies and special projects, as required. Qualifications An Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. Bachelor’s degree in IT, Networking, or similar or 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT network engineering and operations involving complex classified DoD environments and mandatory security controls (e.g., STIGs). 5+ years implementation and support to Layer-3 networking. Extensive experience with Cisco’s routing and switching portfolio. Prior experience in implementing and supporting DoD secure network environments (firewalls, encryption/SSL, network separation, VLANs, tunnels, TACLANES etc.). 3+ years firewall experience and highly familiar with firewall implementation, routing, protocol analysis and troubleshooting. DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant (Security+ CE, CCNA, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP). Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Security certification. Team‑player, attention to detail, and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Excellent planning and time‑management skills. Prior experience with NSA CSfC requirements including Multi‑Site Connectivity Capability Package (MSCCP) and Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP). Prior experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and/or DISA Trusted Network Environment (TNE). Customer‑service oriented with a willingness to participate and assist. Able to support 24/7 operations (including support to exercises), when necessary. Able to follow instructions and work both independently and in a (distributed) team environment. Preferred Qualifications Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification or higher. Additional IT certifications in relevant technology platform (e.g., Cisco, Citrix, Dell, HPE/Aruba, ITIL, Juniper, Microsoft, Nutanix, Palo Alto, VMware). Prior experience with Palo Alto Network Security Platform and/or Cisco Secure portfolio. Prior experience with Forcepoint, Brocade, and/or Juniper technologies. Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). Familiarity with VDI/Virtual Environments and solutions (VMware Horizon, Citrix VDI). Familiarity with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Multi‑factor Authentication (MFA) and C2 applications. Experience in ITIL framework and best practices (e.g., Change Management, Configuration Management, Capacity Planning). Prior Help Desk/software experience (e.g., Jira, Remedy, ServiceNow). Additional Information Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Fast paced, deadline‑oriented environment. May require periods of non‑traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason. #J-18808-Ljbffr SOSi