Network Architect SME

Job Description

This role is the principal network designer and highest-level engineering escalation resource, responsible for leading network modernization initiatives across complex, mission-critical environments. This role provides technical leadership, ensures engineering continuity, supports operational requirements, and maintains the integrity and evolution of the approved network architecture and engineering baseline.

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* Work Location:
** Completely on-site in Honolulu, HI, Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm (HT), based upon the needs and direction of the customer.

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* Basic Required

Qualifications and Skills:


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Note:

These are mandatory items that all candidates must have when submitting an application to IMC for this position. Please ensure that your submission addresses each of these requirement items. Candidates without these required elements will not be considered._

• Must possess an active Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or CCIE Security certification at start date.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible network engineering experience, including at least 7 years as a senior architect, chief engineer, technical lead, or comparable authority in complex DoD or national-security environments.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in network engineering, computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline.
• Expert knowledge of:
• * Enterprise routing and switching, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, multicast, VRF / VLAN segmentation, QoS, firewalls, SDN, WAN transport, encryption, network management, monitoring, high availability, and PACE communications planning.
• Demonstrated design experience with:
• * Large classified and unclassified DoD networks, including NIPR and SIPR and relevant experience with JWICS, MPE / CENTRIX, CSfC, Type 1 encryption, or CDS interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to lead senior engineers, enforce technical standards, resolve complex incidents, explain technical risk to senior leaders, and work effectively across multiple locations and time zones.
• Working knowledge of DoD architecture, RMF, Zero Trust, STIGs, vulnerability management, configuration and change control, site integration, testing, operational acceptance, and sustainment.
• Ability to brief general officers, senior Government civilians, program executives, and nontechnical stakeholders clearly and to distinguish validated requirements from assumptions, proposals, risks, and pending Government decisions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills addressing senior executive leaders and General Officers.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively, prioritizing tasks as needed.
• Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• All applicants must have current DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty.

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* Desired

Qualifications and Skills:


It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree, from an accredited institution in network engineering, computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline.
• 20+ years of progressively responsible network engineering experience, or comparable authority in complex DoD or national-security environments.
• Possess a Computing Environment Commercial Certification in ACTIVE status:
• 1. CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or Security
• Cloud Architecture (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, DoD Cloud certs)
• Cisco CCDP or equivalent vendor-neutral certification
• Possess one or more of the following certifications in ACTIVE status:
• 1. CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (or Associate)
• PMP – Project Management Professional
• ITIL – Information…