Network Engineer

Amentum is seeking a dynamic Network Engineer to provide research, design, test, and evaluation support to the U.S. Pacific Command (US PACOM) Resources and Requirements Division (J8) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. US PACOM maintains a Theater Campaign Plan (TCP) to shape the environment in the US PACOM Area of Operations; Concept Plans (CONPLANs); and Operational Plans (OPLANS) to ensure the Combatant Commander is postured to rapidly respond to these types of contingencies. To support these plans from a sensor-to-shooter data flow perspective, an Edge Theater Architecture (ETA) is in development to provide the foundation for a warfighting network infrastructure and services for the Joint Force and Allies and Partners. Specific Duties Include:

• Conceptualize operational needs and solutions at a high level and then develop technical requirements and recommend solutions to drive improvement to existing design and solutions.
• Oversee the strategic interface for network system configuration, strategically plan new configurations for network operations using knowledge of the characteristics of the systems being added to the network, and the specifications for network interfaces to ensure effective integration and optimal network performance.
• Research, design, test, and evaluate new technologies and solutions. Maintain an organization-wide view of current and future operations and architecture to recommend solutions that integrate into the overall architectural vision and strategy.
• Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks including Software Defined Networks (SDN), Application Analysis, and Quality of Service.
• Participate in and/or lead design and engineering projects for the customer’s experimental network involving the extension and application of advanced engineering and networking principles and concepts.
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Design network and computer security measures, and research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
• Provide assessments regarding the technical characteristics of the proposals and alternatives considered to optimize network performance and data throughput in support of operational users.
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• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 5-7 years of experience designing network infrastructure for a large/complex network.

• Experience in the following areas:

• Designing and implementing MPLS/VPN networks
• Designing and implementing SDN
• Designing and implementing Data Centers utilizing Virtual Switching Systems (VSS) and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
• Understanding of network technologies (ACI, SDN, SDWAN, routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, application load balancing, network visibility).
• Understanding of network practices, and protocols (MPLS/SR, optical networking, LISP, VXLAN, IPv4, IPv6, 802.1X, segmentation, QoS, IPAM).
• Experience with multi-vendor Firewalls, multi-vendor switches and routers.
• Understanding and experience in cloud networking design for both hybrid and cloud native deployments.
• Knowledge of the TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets, masking, and routing protocols.
• Knowledge of network bandwidth, requirements, routing through network devices or public network extensions.
• Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance, with SCI eligibility later during employment.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting the Department of War (DoW), including at least 3 years of experience in military operations.
• Knowledge of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)., * Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience designing network infrastructure for a large/complex network, particularly in a DoW environment.
• Experience with technologies and platforms that make up DoW information systems, including virtualization servers, such as VMware vSphere or vCenter 7+, host operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server 2016+ or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+, host applications, including Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Storage Area Networks (SANs), transport networks and core or edge network infrastructure, including Cisco or Juniper routers, switches, firewalls, or Security Information Event Management (SIEM) and management tools that facilitate the troubleshooting of problem behaviors or promote the orchestration and automation of new deployments and recurring administrative tasks.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification at IAT Level II.
• At least 10 years of experience supporting the DoW, including at least 5 years of experience in military operations, particularly in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) or US Marine Corps (USMC) communities.
• 5 years’ experience working in the US PACOM AOR.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $160K - $175K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: Compensation Details: $160K - $175K The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 09/01/2026 - Until Filled, + $140,000-170,000 per year