Sr. Service Provider Network Engineer
Iron Bow Technologies
$160,000 - $180,000 / year
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Description
Iron Bow Technologies is for people who believe trust is paramount, transformation is embraced, and the future is here, because "What we do matters!"
We are a next generation solutions provider, delivering mission success across government, healthcare, and commercial industries. Iron Bow relies on our passionate people, long standing partnerships, and strategic thinking to solve your most critical challenges.
Whether we team with clients, colleagues, or partners, we put each other first. It’s The Iron Bow Way.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Iron Bow is seeking an Sr. Service Provider Network Engineer to provide technical leadership, subject matter expertise, and engineering oversight supporting Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) A6. This position plays a critical role in the operation, optimization, and expansion of the PACAF BlackCore network, leveraging advanced Cisco SRv6 and Crosswork technologies to support mission-critical communications across the Pacific Area of Responsibility (AOR).
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise networking, WAN technologies, network security, and DoD cybersecurity requirements while serving as a trusted technical advisor to government stakeholders and senior leaders.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Provide engineering oversight and operational support for the PACAF BlackCore SRv6 network environment.
- Design, implement, optimize, and maintain Cisco SRv6 and Crosswork solutions supporting mission-critical operations.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of SRv6 configurations, network policies, standards, and operational procedures.
- Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to PACAF personnel.
- Support ongoing maintenance, modernization, and expansion of the BlackCore network infrastructure.
- Serve as the technical lead during network incidents, troubleshooting efforts, and service restoration activities.
- Monitor network performance and optimize configurations for bandwidth utilization, application-aware routing, resiliency, and failover capabilities.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for connectivity, performance, security, and routing issues within SRv6 environments.
- Assist the Government with Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) documentation.
- Develop, review, and maintain RMF deliverables, including:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) documentation
- Control validation artifacts
- STIG compliance documentation
- Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
- System Topology Documentation
- Collect and develop A&A artifacts in accordance with Authorizing Official (AO) requirements.
- Provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies and follow-on corrective actions.
- Support network architecture planning and implementation efforts across PACAF Main Operating Bases (MOBs) and Geographically Separated Units (GSUs).
- Prepare and deliver technical briefings to government leadership, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and government teams to ensure successful mission execution.
SKILLS THAT DRIVE SUCCESS
- Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience supporting Cisco SRv6 solutions.
- Strong understanding of Air Force Cyber architecture and PACAF organizational structures, including MOBs and GSUs.
- Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF processes, ATO packages, and compliance activities.
- Experience collecting, developing, and maintaining Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) artifacts.
- Advanced understanding of enterprise networking concepts and architectures.
- Professional-level proficiency with:
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- VPNs
- VLANs
- OSPF
- BGP
- MPLS
- SRv6
- Deep knowledge of WAN technologies and network optimization strategies.
- Experience leading network implementation, deployment, maintenance, and modernization efforts.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and cybersecurity best practices.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex networking and security issues.
- Experience creating and maintaining detailed network design documentation and diagrams.
- Familiarity with cloud networking environments, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Experience briefing technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to brief senior leaders and large audiences.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
Certification Requirements
Must possess one (1) certification meeting DoD 8140 Advanced Cyber Workforce requirements, including but not limited to:
- CISSP
- CISSP-ISSEP
- CISM
- CISA
- CySA+
- GSLC
- GSNA
- GCSA
- FITSP-A
- CPTE
- CISSO
AND
Must meet DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III requirements through one (1) of the following:
- CASP+ CE
- CISSP
- CISA
- CCSP
WHAT SETS YOU APART
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
- Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP).
- Experience supporting large-scale DoD enterprise networking environments.
- Experience with Cisco Crosswork platforms and automation tools.
- Experience supporting Air Force and PACAF mission environments.
- Experience leading enterprise network transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) architectures and automation technologies.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Primary work location is Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) A6, Oahu, Hawaii.
- Ability to travel throughout the PACAF Area of Responsibility to support Main Operating Bases (MOBs) and Geographically Separated Units (GSUs).
- Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
- Opportunity to support critical national defense and Indo-Pacific mission operations.
- Work with cutting-edge networking technologies, including Cisco SRv6 and Crosswork.
- Serve as a key technical advisor to senior military and government leadership.
- Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and cybersecurity professionals.
- Contribute directly to the modernization and resilience of Air Force communications infrastructure.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT INFORMATION
The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000/yr. This range reflects the anticipated base pay for the position and is not a guarantee of final compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, contract requirements, and business needs.
Iron Bow Technologies reserves the right to fill this role at a different level, depending on qualifications and organizational priorities. This range represents only one component of Iron Bow’s total compensation package. An overview of our benefits is available on our careers page.
OUR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITMENT
Iron Bow Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Iron Bow are based on relevant business considerations, such as operational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic prohibited by law. Iron Bow will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Benefits
- Opportunity to support critical national defense and Indo-Pacific mission operations.
- Work with cutting-edge networking technologies, including Cisco SRv6 and Crosswork.
- Serve as a key technical advisor to senior military and government leadership.
- Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and cybersecurity professionals.
- Contribute directly to the modernization and resilience of Air Force communications infrastructure.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.
About this role
Iron Bow Technologies is looking for a senior network engineer to lead the technical operations and modernization of the PACAF BlackCore network, a mission-critical infrastructure serving the Pacific Area of Responsibility. Based in Honolulu and working on-site, you would provide engineering oversight of Cisco SRv6 and Crosswork environments, design and optimize network solutions, and serve as the primary technical authority during incidents and troubleshooting. The role demands deep expertise in enterprise WAN technologies, DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both operational teams and senior leadership.
Your responsibilities span the full lifecycle of network operations: from day-to-day performance monitoring and optimization to long-term architecture planning across Air Force bases throughout the Pacific. You'll develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation including Risk Management Framework deliverables, System Security Plans, and compliance artifacts. This position also includes a significant knowledge-transfer component, requiring you to train PACAF personnel and brief stakeholders at all levels.
To succeed, you need an active Top Secret clearance, a minimum of two years hands-on experience with Cisco SRv6, and professional-level proficiency across core networking protocols and technologies. You must hold one DoD 8140 Advanced Cyber Workforce certification (such as CISSP or CISA) and meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level III requirements. Additional credentials like CCNP or JNCIP, combined with prior experience in large DoD environments or Air Force mission operations, would distinguish your candidacy. The contract position offers $160,000–$180,000 annually and involves up to 10% travel to support bases across the region.
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