Job Details

Job Description

This role will lead the strategic alignment and design of the PACAF's enterprise network infrastructure.

Work Location: On-site in Honolulu, HI.

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: Note: These are mandatory items that all candidates must have when submitting an application to IMC for this position. Please ensure that your submission addresses each of these requirement items. Candidates without these required elements will not be considered.

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, systems architecture, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10+ years of senior-level network architecture or engineering experience supporting DoD or joint commands.
• At start date, must possess one or more of the following certifications in ACTIVE status:
  • CCNP (Routing and Switching) or CCDP (Design)
  • CAP – Certified Authorization Professional
  • SecurityX - Formerly known as CASP+CE
  • CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
  • CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (or Associate)
  • GSLC – GIAC Security Leadership certification
• Proven track record of designing and implementing secure, scalable DoD enterprise networks (classified and unclassified).
• Expertise with network architecture, firewall policy, routing protocols, QoS, Cloud-enablement strategies, and cross-domain solutions.
• Deep knowledge of DoD architecture frameworks, RMF, and PACAF-specific mission demands.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), outstanding customer service, team building, and consensus-building abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused, organized, and plan work independently or collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail, accuracy, and consistent follow-through.
• Proven ability to:
  • Exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling situational occurrences.
  • Provide technical support across secure and non-secure networks.
  • Work with senior leaders in a Joint Operations Center, demonstrating polished technical skills and a professional mindset.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• All applicants must have current DoD Top Secret clearance day one and prior to entry on duty, with the ability to pass an SSBI background investigation to up-scope their clearance to Top Secret / SCI.

Desired Qualifications and Skills: It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications:

• Possess a Computing Environment Commercial Certification in ACTIVE status:
  • CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or Security
  • Cloud Architecture (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, DoD Cloud certs)
  • Cisco CCDP or equivalent vendor-neutral certification
• Possess an Information Assurance Technology (IAT) Level III certification in ACTIVE status.
• 10+ years working with DoD IA policy and guidelines and applying implications on network architecture design and configuration.
• Current DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty.
• Ability to provide:
  • System Design Plan (SDP) to include details for all required actions to complete the project drawings of existing floor plans, proposed floor plans, rack elevations, and shelf configurations.
  • Details of all cable runs (e.g., fiber, copper, power, grounding) in Spreadsheet form.
  • Site preparation actions (e.g., facilities, power, grounding, and bounding).
  • Systems Integration Test (SIT) and Systems Acceptance Test (SAT) plans, including the test results, and final Implementation schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Serve as the lead network architect for all classified and unclassified HQ PACAF networks and future-state architecture design.
• Advise PACAF A6 leadership on technology selection, network optimization strategies, and capability enhancements.
• Evaluate enterprise architecture against mission objectives, capacity demands, and cyber posture requirements.
• Develop and present Cost-Benefit Analyses, engineering plans, and risk assessments for large-scale upgrades or system transitions.
• Provide design and integration strategies for data center operations, disaster recovery, and wireless network expansion.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and strategic engineering planning aligned to operational readiness and future force projection.
• Evaluate network topology, protocol architecture, and integration plans to ensure scalability and security.
• Provide recommendations to meet operational IT needs.
• Provide oversight for design compliance, risk assessments, and design reviews involving cross-domain solutions and coalition connectivity.
• Survey and assess the condition of the site(s)' facilities to assess potential upgrades that may impact equipment installation related to the network and/or growth projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits Information:
Please see the salary information listed at the beginning of this document, which is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. All salaries will be based on relevant experience, geographic location, and position and/or contractual requirements, which could fall outside of the listed range. For more information about IMC's benefits, please visit our website at -imc/careers.

Background Information:

Innovative Management Concepts, Inc. (IMC), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, provides a broad range of information technology IT services to government and commercial customers by placing a high priority on modernization, enhancing business processes through technology, and creating efficiencies through automation. Since its founding in 1989, IMC has offered solutions and expertise in: IT operations and maintenance, data management, cyber security, systems and network engineering and administration, cloud/hosting services, software development, website services, software quality assurance and testing (including IV&V), and project management. IMC is certified in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 Quality Management, ISO 27001 Information Technology Security Management, ISO 20000 Information Technology Service Management, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Committed to continuous improvement and information security, IMC has been appraised at level 3 of the CMMI Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration for both Development and Services and we are CMMC Level 2 (Ver 2.0) compliant. Find out more about IMC at www.imcva.com.

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