Company Overview

Comspec Engineering is a premier staff augmentation and IT consulting firm specializing in high-level telecom and enterprise network solutions. We connect top-tier engineering talent with critical public and private sector initiatives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly autonomous Senior Network & Security Engineer to support a critical state government contract in Honolulu, HI. This role demands a heavy hitter with an active or Emeritus CCIE, strong cloud fluency (AWS), and deep hands-on expertise in Palo Alto and Arista environments.

You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, working directly with State personnel to design, secure, integrate, and maintain complex enterprise network architectures.

• Location: Honolulu, HI (Onsite at ETS main office & Remote as required)
• Schedule: Typically 40 hours/week. Standard business hours are Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM HST (with flexibility for after-hours maintenance).

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Support: Provide expert onsite configuration, installation, tuning, and troubleshooting for network firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, routers, switches, and core infrastructure.
• Technical Consultation: Deliver high-level guidance, security design architectural reviews, implementation strategies, and technical research to State IT personnel.
• Vendor Integration: Seamlessly integrate existing infrastructure with diverse multi-vendor technologies (Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, AWS).
• Autonomous Execution: Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating flexibility to handle evolving project duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

Note: Candidates must hold currently active certifications matching the level of support provided.

• Cisco: Active CCIE or CCIE Emeritus is strictly required. (Enterprise Infrastructure or RS are highly preferred).
• Hardware/Vendor Expertise: Documented hands-on experience configuring and managing Arista switches and Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Proven experience with AWS networking (VPCs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateways, Route 53, CloudWatch).
• Autonomy: Proven track record of working independently on complex, enterprise-level deployments.

Desirable (Nice-to-Have) Certifications

• Cyber Ops
• Data Center
• Service Provider

Logistics, Travel, & Operational Requirements

• Work Location & Schedule: Must be available for up to 40 hours a week in downtown Honolulu or remotely.
• After-Hours Flexibility: Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends for disruptive maintenance windows. Per contract terms, there is no overtime multiplier; however, work schedules will be adjusted/offset to accommodate after-hours work.
• Oahu Travel & Tools: Must be able to travel by car within Oahu.
• Neighbor Island Travel: Must be willing to travel to neighbor islands when required.
• Interview & Selection: Final placement is contingent upon a successful interview and technical/interpersonal clearance by customer.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary/Hourly Rate: Commensurate with experience.
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Vacation, Holidays

To Apply

If you are a high-level CCIE looking to make a meaningful impact, please submit your updated resume alongside your Cisco Certification ID for verification.

Pay: $136,000.00 - $238,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• CCIE (Required)

Work Location: In person