What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at cti?
Who we are
CTI, a Parsons Company is a high-tech software, systems engineering, and operational support corporation dedicated to providing cutting-edge engineering, and system development and support. We provide operationally-focused technology solutions for military and security applications. A veteran-owned company, CTI is committed to developing the next generation of advanced technologies in a friendly, product, and customer-focused environment. CTI specializes in developing software solutions that enable the collection, aggregation, transport, and visualization of highly complex data sets in a meaningful context to the warfighter.
We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support a growing network infrastructure in Hawaii. As part of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing scalable, maintainable, and highly available network architectures that meet mission-critical requirements.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work directly with customers in a technical engineering role
- Participate in customer planning sessions to define networking requirements
- Design and implement communications solutions for field and remote locations supporting secure facility connectivity and cloud‑based data exchange
- Assist in designing and implementing approved networking and transport solutions aligned with long‑term IS goals
- Install and configure network equipment; provide support to systems administrators
- Monitor systems to improve network performance and lead troubleshooting efforts across local and external sites
- Apply DoD Information Assurance (IA) policies to the design and maintenance of communications solutions
- Manage and maintain a library of network engineering tools for system testing and diagnostics
- Apply advanced engineering principles to develop and maintain network standards, procedures, and guidelines
- Maintain current knowledge of networking security best practices and implement them across systems
- Produce documentation for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operator usage
- Contribute technical content and tutorials to product documentation
- Support Agile workflows (Jira, Confluence, GitLab)
- Provide onsite support in a classified environment (remote work limited to short-duration NIPR with sponsor approval)
Requirements
Location: This position is 100% onsite and based at Camp Smith, Hawaii. No remote or hybrid options are available. Candidates must be able to work full‑time at Camp Smith and maintain daily presence on base to support mission requirements.
Necessary Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience applying engineering principles in a professional environment
- Minimum 5 years of experience developing, implementing, and maintaining network architectures
- Experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting complex systems and network equipment (TACLANEs, firewalls, routers, switches)
- Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible (TS/SCI)
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain security clearances.
- IAT Level I certification (Security and relevant OS/CE certification)
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting cloud‑connected or remote‑site communications architectures
- Familiarity with Agile engineering environments (Jira, Confluence, GitLab)
- Ability to dynamically prioritize tasks in fast‑paced operational settings
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer‑facing communication abilities
- Experience maintaining engineering toolkits for diagnostics and testing
Benefits
CTI is a rapidly growing company offering the following:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending
- Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance
- Optional supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurances
- Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
- 401k plan with Safe Harbor contribution
- Tuition reimbursement/professional training options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Assistance
- Financial Planning Assistance
- Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal
- Flexible schedules with telecommuting options
- Service awards program
CTI is an Equal Opportunity employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.