Job Description

Location: Camp Smith, HI
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*:$130,000-180,000

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

The Network Architect will support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) - 3 EOM. This position is located at Camp H.M. Smith, HI.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

The SOCPAC team is in search of an experienced and innovative Network Architect to support USSOCOM's network enterprise modernization initiatives. We are seeking a proactive, meticulous, and highly motivated individual capable of facilitating complex design discussions and collaborating with other teams to integrate technology seamlessly. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, designing, and optimizing network solutions to ensure the availability, security, and performance of mission-critical applications. This role requires a robust technical background, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and eager to grow within a dynamic IT modernization environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs Tier-4 network support in accordance with the SIE OPORD which requires an extensive background in networking technology.
• The Network Architect shall comprehensively review existing architectures on a regular basis, recommending and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required.
• This position shall troubleshoot the enterprise voice, video, cloud, and data networks and evaluate the impact of architectural changes on the network.
• The Network Architect shall follow designated network standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of LAN, WAN infrastructures, voice and data network systems, and advanced engineering.
• Planning, designing, engineering, configuring, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing the Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
• Triaging malware, LAN, WAN, VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems
• Providing troubleshooting of enterprise WAN/MAN voice, data, and transmission networks and evaluating the effect of architectural changes on the network
• Troubleshooting LAN voice and data networks and evaluate the effect of architectural changes on them.
• Assessing business and applications requirements for corporate data and voice networks
• Planning, designing, and upgrading network installation projects
• Establishing and maintaining backup, version-control and malware defense systems
• Troubleshooting network architectures and recommending system fixes and enhancements
• Making recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing operational costs

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• BS and 8 years of experience, or MS and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 3 years of experience, or HS and 12 years of experience, or AA and 10 years of experience.

Skills:

• Experience with network operating systems, such as Cisco, Novell, and Windows Server.
• Experience with network hardware, such as routers, switches, cabling, and other essential network hardware.
• Experience with LAN/WAN protocols, such as OSPF, BGP, and MPLS.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Certifications:

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCIE.
• CCDP.
• CCNP Security.
• CCNP Data Center.
• CCNP Wireless.
• CCNP Collaboration.
• ACMP.
• ACMX.
• ACCP.
• Cloud networking experience with AWS and Azure.
• Knowledge of wireless technology and mobility devices.
• Compliance with DoD 8140 under Work Role Code 441 – Network Operations Specialist – Intermediate level or higher. Must be completed by 01 Oct 2026.