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Overview

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our team in Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Honolulu, Hawaii . The government customer team is based out of Honolulu, Hawaii creates, manages, and supports IT solutions for USINDOPACOM, its mission and its 5,000+ customers throughout the Pacific theater. Our team solves challenging technical problems that enable USINDOPACOM to realize critical and time sensitive C2 strategies.

Essential Job Duties

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network/transport (LAN/BAN/WAN) initiatives within the customer's Area-of-Responsibility (AOR). Conducts networks systems analysis and recommendations. Configures Layer-2/Layer-3 devices. Implements approved changes on the production enterprise/data center networks. Coordinates and participates in the customer's IT architecture/engineering efforts with Systems Operations, Network Operations, and the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD). Upholds the integrity and security of network devices and systems.

• Design/develop/implement approved LAN/WAN/crypto architectures to support data integration plans. Determine functional testing strategy and document results.

• Monitors network availability, bandwidth utilization and performance on production systems. Develops, documents, and standardizes network configurations.

• Provides Tier-3 support to network-related issues. Reviews and troubleshoots MPE-ES network, transport, and protocol related issues. Acts as a point of incident escalation and coverage.

• Performs network discovery and assessment: inventories & identifies 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.

• Coordinates internal and external resources relevant to network and secure transport engineering initiatives.

• Reviews Customer requirements and recommends 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.

• Secure (patch, update, and monitor) LAN/WAN/crypto and related networking components according to Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines.

• COMSEC: Assess, acquire, configure, and maintain cryptographic components (e.g., TACLANE’s).

• Reviews work efforts/implementations and contributes to analysis, After-Action-Reports (AAR). Regularly collects and summarizes pertinent network-related accomplishments, issues, and concerns. Completes activity reports in accordance with contract requirements.

• Ensures compliance of custody and ownership of Government equipment and related components.

Minimum Requirements

• An Active in-scope SECRET clearance.

• Team-player. Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

• DoD 8570 IAT-I compliant (A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, or SSCP)

• Cisco certified (CCNP or higher).

• Attention to detail. Excellent planning and time-management skills.

• Customer-service oriented with a willingness to participate and assist.

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT service center operations and network engineering involving complex classified Department of Defense (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. Highly familiar with firewall implementation, protocol analysis and troubleshooting.

• Prior experience with NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) 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)

• Experienced with implementing/supporting network-related IP services including DNS, DHCP and Unified Communications (UC) (e.g., VoIP, Call Manager, dVTC).

• Proficient with handling/installation/testing of fiber and copper media.

• 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

• DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP)

• Additional IT certifications in relevant technology platform (e.g., Cisco, Citrix, Dell, HPE/Aruba, ITIL, Juniper, Microsoft, Nutanix, Palo Alto, VMware)

• Prior experience with HPE/Aruba wireless networking solutions.

• 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.

• Prior Help Desk/software experience (e.g., Jira, Remedy, ServiceNow).

• Awareness or experience in ITIL framework and ITIL best practices (e.g., Change Management, Configuration Management, Capacity Planning)

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• May require periods of non-traditional working hours (e.g., consecutive nights and/or weekends).

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.