Hawaii Staffing
Network Engineer Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
Hawaii Staffing, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Network Engineer Opportunity
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is looking for a Network Engineer to join our team in Honolulu, HI. The Network Engineer will play a crucial role in the Command and Control Support System (C2S2) networks, supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) networking architecture. This position involves designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a broad range of network technologies and monitoring tools across multiple enclaves with varying security classifications. Responsibilities include maintaining, installing, updating, and securing network environments, working with technologies such as Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Layer 2 and Access Layer Switches, Cisco ISE, Firepower, ACI, F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, SPLUNK, ACAS, and ServiceNow. You will assist in planning and executing network improvements and upgrades, providing essential documentation for project continuity and compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) validations. The role involves configuring and deploying network devices with minimal downtime, coordinating planning for authorized scheduled interruptions, and generating after-action reports detailing installations, faults, and troubleshooting efforts. Additionally, you will perform cable management, collaborate with developers to create workflows for Cisco-based assets in ServiceNow, and utilize ACAS to monitor and secure network assets. Network Engineers are also responsible for maintaining network and personnel security within the environment, managing access control, processing service requests, and resolving trouble tickets. They maintain architectural and operational diagrams to assist in troubleshooting and the continuity of network operations and develop standard operating procedures to aid in the setup and troubleshooting of network devices. This position requires occasional after-hours and weekend work to support service outages. Monthly reporting to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) appointed Technical Assistant (TA) is mandatory, including updates on tasks, projects, device security validations, and other critical metrics to ensure effective network management and operations continuity. Qualifications include an active TS/SCI clearance, intermediate proficiency level as per DoDM 8410.03, and must possess one of the following 8570 IAT-II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst), GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification), Security+ CE, SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner). A current Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification is also required. Minimum High School Diploma/GED, at least 3 years of DoD network engineering experience or 5 years total network engineering experience, and experience managing Cisco Routers and Switches, Cisco firewalls Firepower, Cisco ACI and ISE, Palo Alto firewalls, SPLUNK, ACAS, WhatUpGold, F5, and supporting VMware NSX are also required. Experience using Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) is preferred. Ability to carry 40 pounds due to installations and work occasional after-hours and weekend work to support service outages are also required. Work Type: On-Site Pay Range: $109,000 - $121,000 Benefits: The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company Description: Work Where it Matters Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost. As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com.
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is looking for a Network Engineer to join our team in Honolulu, HI. The Network Engineer will play a crucial role in the Command and Control Support System (C2S2) networks, supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) networking architecture. This position involves designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a broad range of network technologies and monitoring tools across multiple enclaves with varying security classifications. Responsibilities include maintaining, installing, updating, and securing network environments, working with technologies such as Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Layer 2 and Access Layer Switches, Cisco ISE, Firepower, ACI, F5, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, SPLUNK, ACAS, and ServiceNow. You will assist in planning and executing network improvements and upgrades, providing essential documentation for project continuity and compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) validations. The role involves configuring and deploying network devices with minimal downtime, coordinating planning for authorized scheduled interruptions, and generating after-action reports detailing installations, faults, and troubleshooting efforts. Additionally, you will perform cable management, collaborate with developers to create workflows for Cisco-based assets in ServiceNow, and utilize ACAS to monitor and secure network assets. Network Engineers are also responsible for maintaining network and personnel security within the environment, managing access control, processing service requests, and resolving trouble tickets. They maintain architectural and operational diagrams to assist in troubleshooting and the continuity of network operations and develop standard operating procedures to aid in the setup and troubleshooting of network devices. This position requires occasional after-hours and weekend work to support service outages. Monthly reporting to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) appointed Technical Assistant (TA) is mandatory, including updates on tasks, projects, device security validations, and other critical metrics to ensure effective network management and operations continuity. Qualifications include an active TS/SCI clearance, intermediate proficiency level as per DoDM 8410.03, and must possess one of the following 8570 IAT-II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst), GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification), Security+ CE, SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner). A current Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification is also required. Minimum High School Diploma/GED, at least 3 years of DoD network engineering experience or 5 years total network engineering experience, and experience managing Cisco Routers and Switches, Cisco firewalls Firepower, Cisco ACI and ISE, Palo Alto firewalls, SPLUNK, ACAS, WhatUpGold, F5, and supporting VMware NSX are also required. Experience using Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) is preferred. Ability to carry 40 pounds due to installations and work occasional after-hours and weekend work to support service outages are also required. Work Type: On-Site Pay Range: $109,000 - $121,000 Benefits: The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company Description: Work Where it Matters Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost. As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com.