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# Senior Network Engineer / Architect

- **Company:** CDM INNOVATIONS, LLC
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco PIX, Cisco IOS, Cloud Engineering, Computer Engineering, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Cisco
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Senior-Network-Engineer-Architect-CDM-INNOVATIONS-825494580386164/

## About the Role

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline) preferred but not required
Certifications: Cisco CCIE certification in one of the following disciplines:
Enterprise Infrastructure
Routing & Switching
Security
Service Provider
Years of Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of technical engineering experience to include:
8+ years hands-on Cisco network engineering experience, including designing, building, and maintaining complex DoD or government networks.
Expert-level knowledge of:
BGP
OSPF
EIGRP
IS-IS
MPLS
Route Maps
Prefix Lists
Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Route Redistribution
Experience with SD-WAN (Cisco preferred)
Strong understanding of:
Cisco IOS / XE / XR
Cisco Nexus switching platforms
Cisco ASA / FTD Firewalls
Cisco FMC
VPN technologies
Network segmentation
Experience supporting classified government or DoD environments
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
IAT Level II Certification
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $190,000 to $225,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

## Description

Training & development
CDM has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer / Architect to support the ITMN Tactical Network. The Senior Network Engineer / Architect will support the implementation, optimization, and continued evolution of the ITMN Tactical Network infrastructure for SOCPAC. This senior-level technical role requires deep expertise in Cisco enterprise, service provider, and security technologies, hands-on network engineering experience, and the ability to work in highly classified DoD environments. The engineer will act as a technical leader, providing routing, switching, security, and SD-WAN guidance across the SOCPAC network ecosystem.
This is a full-time position located in Honolulu, Hawaii
Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot complex Cisco-based network infrastructure supporting ITMN mission requirements.
Provide expert-level engineering across routing, switching, segmentation, security, transport, and WAN edge technologies.
Implement and tune advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and MPLS-based architectures.
Develop and maintain route maps, prefix lists, PBR configurations, and route redistribution strategies.
Support SD-WAN deployments, policy updates, and lifecycle maintenance.
Manage and configure Cisco IOS/XE/XR systems, Cisco Nexus platforms, Cisco ASA/FTD firewalls, and Cisco FMC.
Implement VPN technologies and segmentation strategies suitable for highly classified mission environments.
Collaborate closely with SOCPAC stakeholders, Peraton, and internal mission partners to ensure network reliability, resilience, and alignment with operational needs.
Provide senior-level troubleshooting, analysis, documentation, and knowledge transfer.


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