Network Engineer - TS​/SCI Clearance Required Security Clearance

ASE is looking for a Network Engineer to work in Honolulu, HI. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! The Network Engineer is an important contributor to the Command and Control Support System (C2S2) networks, supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) networking architecture. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a broad range of network technologies and monitoring tools across multiple enclaves with varying security classifications.

The Network Engineer works closely with the Senior Network Engineer, providing supplementary expertise and operational support.

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 Service Now. 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 Service Now, 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.

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, What Up Gold .
• Must have experience managing F5.
• Must have experience supporting VMware NSX.
• Have some experience using Microsoft Visio.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc).
• 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.

• Job  
• Work Type:
  On-Site
• Pay Range: $109,000 - $121,000
• Benefits:
  Regular - 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.

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