Network Operations Engineer Job Hilo area,Hawaii USA,IT/Tech

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to support a large government contractor in Pearl Harbor, HI
. The Network Operations Engineer will support mission-critical Defense Information System Network (DISN) services by monitoring, troubleshooting, and restoring global network connectivity across transport and IP infrastructure in a 24x7 operations environment. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility and is onsite in Pearl Harbor, HI.

Responsibilities of the Network Operations Engineer include:

Monitor and operate mission-critical DISA Global Information Grid (GIG) and Defense Information System Network (DISN) infrastructure
Configure, analyze, and support customer circuits across optical transport equipment, routers, switches, and electro-optical multiplexers
Perform real-time circuit rerouting and alternate path restoration during planned maintenance and unplanned network outages
Monitor network alarms using enterprise network management and monitoring platforms
Troubleshoot and resolve network outages, degradations, and performance issues while minimizing operational impact
Execute change management activities including hardware replacements, software updates, configuration changes, and ASI management
Document incidents, outages, troubleshooting efforts, escalations, and resolutions using enterprise incident management tools
Collaborate with customers, government agencies, network engineers, and operations teams to ensure maximum network availability
Analyze transport and IP network performance while identifying opportunities for service improvements
Support mission-critical network operations in a 24x7 shift environment while adhering to operational procedures and service level objectives

Qualifications of the Network Operations Engineer include:

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance with SCI eligibility reflected in DISS
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required prior to start
Experience supporting enterprise IP and transport network operations
Strong understanding of routing, switching, and network topologies
Experience troubleshooting Cisco and/or Juniper network environments
Experience supporting optical transport networks, MPLS, SDH/SONET, Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), or MSPP technologies
Experience utilizing network monitoring and incident management tools
Ability to work a 24x7 rotating shift schedule
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; equivalent military or professional experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting DISA, DoD, or military network operations environments
Tech Control Facility or Cyber Transport experience
Experience with carrier circuit provisioning and telecommunications vendors
Experience with IP transport architecture and enterprise backbone networks
Experience with Solar Winds, Jira, or similar network monitoring and ticketing platforms
Experience supporting Network Operations Centers (NOC), Telecommunications Operations Centers (TOC), or carrier operations
Familiarity with alarm surveillance, fault management, performance management, LAN operations, and change management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams

Compensation for the Network Operations Engineer includes:

Compensation: $30/hr - $45/hr
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on July 24, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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