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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - **Company:** Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. - **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.1Q, Wireless LAN, Active Directory, Border Gateway Protocol, Unix, Fiber Distributed Data Interface, Configuration Management, Data Link, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Standard, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Troubleshooting, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Microsoft Operating Systems, Multi Router Traffic Grapher, Network Planning and Design, Network Installation Services, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Management System, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wide Area Networks, IEEE 802.3, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, OpenVMS, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Network Support, Communication Devices, Terminal Servers, Cisco - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73848419-senior-network-engineer ## About the Role The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are required. Must have a mastery of normal networking protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND), EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, Point to Point Protocol (PPP), High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC), V.35, RS-449 and a clear understanding of the 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.5, 802.10, 802.11, 802.3u, 803.2, and 802.3z communications and Internet standards is required. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate a clear understanding and direct experience with synchronous and asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, and other communications medium in use by the DoD and DHA. Experience with various Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), cable testers, network sniffers and EIA/TIA cable standards and specifications are also required. Possess a mastery level of experience in routed, switched and shared LAN environments that operate such items as current supported versions of Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX and OpenVMS and employ routers, switches, and terminal servers as well as various local and long-haul WAN connectivity. Must be able to communicate effectively with a broad audience to include Government officials, medical professionals and highly specialized technical personnel, both verbally and in writing., Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, technical degree or related discipline, and five years of directly related experience; or successful completion of certified technical or vocational school and 10 years of directly related experience gained through progressively higher levels of complexity, Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. ## Description The Senior Network Engineer for CONUS region supports the medical mission of the DoD and ensures that the highly complex and technical requirements related to the infrastructure are addressed. The Senior Network Engineer for CONUS is a key personnel, and identifies and resolves larger, more complex LAN/WLAN/WAN network problems and issues, researches network-level problems using network management tools and is responsible for providing high-level installation, configuration, documentation, management and troubleshooting of LAN/WLAN/WAN communication equipment for all DHA networked facilities. Serves as the premier Network Specialist for this contract; subject matter expert for all issues covered under the other jobs discussed within., Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Serves as the CONUS, as well as global, point of contact for network issues, configuration management and communications interconnection, addressing, and multi-protocol routing and network management. Advises and consults with government staff, agencies and other contractor representatives involved with LAN/WLAN/WAN design, network implementation, network deployment, and network management to ensure the LAN/WLAN/WAN adequately supports the MHS mission and provides optimal performance. Interfaces with and leads Network Specialists and internal or external organizations to resolve LAN/WLAN/WAN issues. The Senior Network Engineer for CONUS region is required to resolve technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools such as Orion SolarWinds, ARMIS, and Ansible. An understanding of Management Information Blocks (MIB) and MRTG to measure, plan and execute methodologies to ensure high performance levels and minimum downtime. Responsible for the increasing levels of LAN/WLAN/WAN security in maintaining the LAN/WLAN - WAN barrier systems responsible for preventing unauthorized access to MTF systems. In order to meet these requirements, the Senior Network Engineer must be capable of establishing and configuring network firewalls, VPN devices and IDSs. Provides written recommendations to personnel in the field by making either a change to network level operations or an enhancement to the network (tuning or upgrade), and documenting the change via a ticket, creating a written standard, or updating the written standards already in place by coordinating with the NetMOD Network Standards Team. Studies vendor products to determine which components and configurations best meet the requirements of DoD and MTFs in the Pacific region. Establishes and implements LAN/WLAN/WAN procedures and standards to ensure compliance with DoD and DHA Command objectives and policies. Communicates with key customers on the status of all network support requests. Beyond network design and implementation, the engineer continuously evaluates and resolves complex technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model through the use of diagnostics and network administration tools. Provides proactive input on policies and issues related to standardization as well as develop and write policies and procedures that identify best practice solutions necessary for operations in support of the LAN/WLAN/WAN. Defines and establishes minimum standards related to LAN/WLAN/WAN access and its impact on overall network operations. 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