Senior Network Engineer / Architect

We are seeking 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.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The engineer will act as a technical leader, providing routing, switching, security, and SD‐WAN guidance across the SOCPAC network ecosystem. Collaborate closely with SOCPAC stakeholders, Peraton, and internal mission partners to ensure network reliability, resilience, and alignment with operational needs.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance
• Cisco CCIE certification in one of the following disciplines: Enterprise Infrastructure, Routing & Switching, Security, Service Provider
• 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
• IAT Level II Certification

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program