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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.
As the go-to expert for network infrastructure, you will architect, implement, and secure complex LAN/WLAN/WAN environments vital to the military health system. You'll guide teams, solve critical technical challenges, and ensure that essential healthcare systems are always connected, protected, and performing at their best.
Must be willing to relocate or live on Oahu.
DoD Secret clearance is required which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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).

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$150,000-$185,000 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).