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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $100,006.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Synchronous Optical Networking, Microsoft Outlook, Cisco Routers, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Trunking, Systems Analysis, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Interoperability, IP Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Network Control, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Network Management System, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routing, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Application-Specific Information, Multiplexers, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SC Clearance, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Cisco - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/hi/pearl-harbor/ded595a5-a63e-4b31-879e-65826d23a78a ## About the Role Optics Operations Management Coordinating Multiplexers Inside Plant Communication Alarm Devices Outside Plant Electro-Optics Microsoft Excel Network Routing Network Control Microsoft Office Microsoft Access Cisco Networking Interoperability Fault Management Microsoft Outlook Change Management Incident Response CompTIA Security+ Business Valuation Telecommunications Network Management Transport Networks Incident Management Local Area Networks Microsoft PowerPoint Top Secret Clearance CompTIA Security+ CE Escalation Management Performance Management Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Network Troubleshooting Business Transformation Internet Protocols Suite Synchronous Optical Networking Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), * Minimum 8 years of overall IT or telecommunications experience with at least 3 years supporting transport optical networking or IP networking environments. * Active DoD Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access. * Current CompTIA Security+ CE certification. * Experience supporting Telecom NOC or Network Operations Center environments. * Hands-on experience with: + Cisco networking technologies + Juniper networking technologies + MPLS networks + SDH/SONET environments + Optical Transport Networks (OTN) + MSPP platforms + IP routing and switching + Circuit provisioning and circuit restoration activities + Network management and monitoring tools + Incident and change management processes * Experience with network troubleshooting, fault management, and service restoration. * Ability to work any of the following schedules, * CCNA certification. * Juniper certifications. * Experience with SolarWinds. * Experience using JIRA. * Experience with ISP outside plant (OSP) or inside plant (ISP) operations. * Experience supporting cyber transport, network transport, or technical control facilities. * Understanding of telecommunications carrier operations and vendor coordination. * Experience with alarm surveillance, performance management, LAN maintenance, and change management. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams. Desired Technical Skills Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply: * Cisco * Juniper * MPLS * IP Networking * SDH/SONET * Optical Transport Networks (OTN) * MSPP * Telecommunications Networks * Network Operations Centers (NOC) * Circuit Management * Network Monitoring * Incident Response * ASI Management * SolarWinds * JIRA * Routing and Switching * Fault Management * Change Management Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (SCI eligibility required) Certification Required: Security+ CE, Outside Plant Electro-Optics Microsoft Excel Network Routing Network Control Ancient History Microsoft Office Microsoft Access Network Switches Fault Management Microsoft Outlook Change Management Network Management Information Systems Incident Management Local Area Networks Network Engineering Microsoft PowerPoint Top Secret Clearance CompTIA Security+ CE Performance Management Internet Protocols Suite IAT Level II Certification Time-Division Multiplexing Optical Transport Networks Juniper Network Technologies Multiprotocol Label Switching Synchronous Optical Networking Application-Specific Information ## Description We are seeking experienced NOC Engineers to support a mission-critical Department of Defense network operations environment. This position is responsible for monitoring, operating, troubleshooting, and restoring complex transport optical and IP network services while ensuring maximum network availability and reliability. The ideal candidate will have experience in network operations centers (NOCs), telecom environments, transport optical networks, or enterprise IP networking and possess a current Top Secret clearance. This role offers the opportunity to support advanced command-and-control networking capabilities that enable real-time communications and interoperability across multiple operational environments. Candidates must be comfortable working in a 24x7x365 operations environment and supporting rotating shifts., * Execute network operations activities including configuration, monitoring, and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches. * Perform real-time circuit redesigns and alternate routing actions to restore customer connectivity during planned and unplanned outages. * Monitor network alarms through platform-specific network management tools and proactively identify network issues. * Support incident response activities and service restoration efforts to minimize operational impacts. * Work directly with internal and external customers, engineering teams, vendors, and government stakeholders to ensure high network availability. * Perform change management activities including hardware replacements, software configurations, upgrades, and ASI management. * Utilize incident management systems to document outages, degradation events, troubleshooting actions, escalations, and resolutions throughout the incident lifecycle. * Analyze and resolve network incidents involving routing, switching, transport systems, and telecommunications infrastructure. * Support fault isolation, escalation management, and coordination across multiple engineering tiers. * Maintain operational documentation and provide detailed updates through ticketing and reporting systems., Firewall Equities Bulletins Operations Automation OSI Models SolarWinds Market Data Cryptography Communication Cisco Routers Microsoft Azure Network Routing Ancient History CompTIA Security+ Routing Protocols Telecommunications Security Clearance Wide Area Networks Engineering Support Local Area Networks Network Engineering Palo Alto Firewalls Information Assurance Cisco Routers Switches Vulnerability Management Network Management System Standard Operating Procedure Open Systems Interconnection Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Certified Network Professional Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Google IT Support Implementations/Activations Network Engineer II Leidos Pearl Harbor, HI*On-Site TCP/IP Teamwork Firewall Equities Trunking Operations Consulting Management Data Entry Market Data Coordinating Communication Team Building Network Routing Ancient History Secret Clearance Systems Analysis Change Management Project Management Telecommunications Problem Management Wide Area Networks Network Monitoring Network Appliances Information Systems Networking Hardware Network Engineering Microsoft SharePoint CompTIA Security+ CE Solution Architecture Performance Management Information Technology Functional Requirement Border Gateway Protocol Organizational Structure IAT Level II Certification Telecommunications Service Network Planning And Design Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Microsoft Certified Professional Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Cisco Certified Network Associate Cisco Certified Network Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certified Information Systems Security Professional +0 ## Related Videos - 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