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# Senior Network Engineer, DHA Medical Systems - Pacific Region

- **Company:** SMX, LLC
- **Location:** Aiea, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Border Gateway Protocol, Health Informatics, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Health Information Technology, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Cisco
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-network-engineer-dha-medical-systems-pacific-region-aiea-hi--f66f5b61-f32b-416b-8cc6-39e179ea0cae

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, Leadership, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Patient Care, Military, Wireless LAN, Wide Area Network (WAN), Healthcare, * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience/certifications); IAM Level III (per DoD 8570.01), CCNP, and CISSP required.

 * Deep technical skills in networking protocols (TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF), security (firewalls, VPNs), infrastructure management (SolarWinds, ARMIS, Ansible), and hands-on experience with Cisco and Windows environments.
 * Experience supporting (DHA) military healthcare IT systems is essential; you understand the urgency, security, and complexity that comes with the mission.
 * Strong communicator who thrives in multi-disciplinary, fast-paced settings-ready to advise, mentor, and lead during challenging scenarios.
 * Must already hold an active DoD Secret security clearance (or higher).

## Description

SMX is seeking an innovative Senior Network Engineer to join our team supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) across the Pacific. In this high-profile leadership role, you won't just manage networks-you'll enable life-saving missions and cutting-edge medical care for service members and their families at DoD medical facilities across the region., * Design, deploy, and manage robust network solutions that directly support military health operations and patient outcomes across the Pacific theater.

 * Serve as the regional authority-collaborating with DHA leadership, government agencies, and contractor partners to deliver resilient, innovative network architectures.
 * Oversee installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for diverse network environments and medical information systems.
 * Lead cybersecurity initiatives, champion Zero Trust architecture, and ensure compliance with DoD/DHA standards to safeguard sensitive medical data.
 * Inspire excellence in a technical team and foster collaboration across organizations to maintain 24/7 operational readiness.
 * Tackle complex issues across all layers of the OSI model using advanced network tools (SolarWinds, ARMIS, Ansible), and continually evolve our network to meet future needs.