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Akima · 1 month ago

Network Engineer – Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

Honolulu, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$109K/yr - $121K/yr

3+ years exp

Akima is a federal systems support contractor dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Alaska Native shareholders. The Network Engineer will contribute to the Command and Control Support System networks, focusing on the design, implementation, and maintenance of network technologies while ensuring compliance with security protocols.

ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Dee Sharma

Responsibilities

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. The engineer assists 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, the engineer performs cable management, collaborates with developers to create workflows for Cisco-based assets in ServiceNow, and utilizes 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

Qualification

Active TS/SCI clearanceCCNA certificationDoD network engineeringCisco Routers managementCisco firewalls managementPalo Alto firewalls managementSPLUNK utilizationVMware NSX supportCable managementMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Office tools

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance

IAW DoDM 8410.03, must meet intermediate proficiency level

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)

Must have a current Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification

Minimum High School Diploma/GED

At least 3 years of DoD network engineering experience or 5 years total network engineering experience

Must have experience managing Cisco Routers and Switches

Must have experience managing Cisco firewalls - Firepower

Must have experience managing Cisco ACI and ISE

Must have experience managing Palo Alto firewalls

Must have experience utilizing SPLUNK, ACAS, WhatUpGold

Must have experience managing F5

Must have experience supporting VMware NSX

Must be able to carry 40 pounds due to installations

Must be able to work occasional after-hours and weekend work to support service outages