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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Abel Personnel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $182,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Abel Personnel Lead IT & Security-Cleared Recruiter | Talent Strategist | Business Development | Workforce Partner | Abel Personnel Senior Network Engineer - Top Secret / CSfC / DoD (Honolulu, HI) Salary: $150,000 - $182,000 (Based on Experience) + Full Benefits + Relocation Support Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Clearance (T5 investigation required) - U.S. Citizens only, no sponsorship or C2C About the Role: We are hiring a Senior Network Engineer to support a high-priority defense client in Honolulu, HI. This is a direct hire opportunity supporting classified network infrastructure in a mission-critical environment. You'll lead efforts in secure communications, CSfC implementations, and cross-domain solution integration-acting as a senior resource for Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalations, design packages, and on-site system delivery. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert-level support in CSfC-based network architecture and design Lead integration, O&M, and engineering activities in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc.) Configure and manage network components including VPNs, firewalls, intrusion detection, and secure gateways Support PKI infrastructure and certificate authority configurations (ISC, Red Hat, MS Server) Write and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and configuration guides Deliver on-site training to users and administrators post-installation Author Engineering Design Packages and implementation project plans Troubleshoot complex issues and lead Tier 2/3 escalations during outages Apply DoD STIGs, IAVAs, and other compliance frameworks Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to design secure, scalable infrastructure Travel occasionally (under 20%) for installs and assessments Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance (T5 investigation) Minimum 10 years of network engineering experience (12 years with BS, 10 with MS) Expertise with one or more networking platforms: Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc. Demonstrated success in CSfC-based environments Experience with network design, systems integration, and secure communications Advanced scripting and automation capabilities Active professional networking certification such as: CCNP-Security CCNA HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional - Switching One of the following DoD 8140 Certifications: SecurityX / CASP+ CCNP Security / CCSP / GCED / GCIA / GFACT / GCLD / GDSA Preferred Skills: Experience authoring design and implementation plans for complex secure networks Familiarity with NIAP, NSA CSfC, and DoD standards Ability to train technical and non-technical users effectively Exposure to Red Hat Certificate Systems or other secure PKI platforms Stable, long-term program Monday-Friday, day shift schedule (occasional evening/weekend as needed) Work conducted in secure office environment in Honolulu Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering, Information Technology, and Project Management Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing, Information Services, and Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Abel Personnel by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Network Engineer roles. Hickam Village, HI $80,750.00-$109,250.00 2 days ago Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI $80,000.00-$100,000.00 5 months ago Network Administrator Associate - Hickam AFB Hickam Village, HI $69,700.00-$94,300.00 11 minutes ago Systems/Network Engineers, Senior and Junior Honolulu, HI $133,000.00-$165,000.00 1 month ago Communications Network Engineer - Senior (w/ active Secret) Pearl City, HI $105,100.00-$231,100.00 3 months ago Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr