Network Architect Jobs in Hawaii
Network Architect jobs in Hawaii concentrate in defense and federal contracting, state government IT, telecommunications, and the hospitality technology sector, with demand running from senior individual contributors through principal and staff-level roles. Most hiring clusters in Honolulu and the broader Oahu market, with additional activity in Kapolei and around the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam corridor, where contractors such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Hawaiian Telcom maintain sustained engineering headcount. The most in-demand specialties right now are zero-trust network design, cloud-adjacent infrastructure, and secure government network architecture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is looking for a Network Administrator to support our government customer located in Maui, Hawai'i.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Furnish qualified on-site technicians to provide configuration, installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, repair, preventative, and corrective maintenance for all site operational network infrastructure to include all routers, switches, peripheral equipment, file/print servers, software, configuration, security and vulnerability management, and interfaces.
- Ensure continuous network access and to perform troubleshooting and recurring maintenance required to restore network service, improve security, reliability and performance.
- Maintain Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) capability to all critical network components to maintain system availability.
- Install, operate, and maintain vulnerability management hardware and software. Maintain, update and enforce AFIN network security policies to detect unauthorized network activity and maintain records of compliance.
- The operational network is currently comprised of network switches, routers, and encryption devices. The network devices include CISCO Switches, CISCO Routers, and Encryption Devices (Taclane KG-175D, KG-175F, and KG-175G). Also included are: Protected Distribution Systems (PDS), fiber optic cabling, and CAT 5E/6E cabling.
- The network management Automated Information System (AIS) includes SolarWinds, Splunk, Puppet, Cisco Identity Services Engineer (ISE), CiscoPrime, Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS), and GEM X Universal Remote Encryptor Manager.
- The VoIP systems are currently comprised of a cluster of Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM) servers, Cisco media gateway routers to interface analog phones/Secure Telephone Equipment (STE), and Cisco 7900-series, 7800-series, and 8800-series IP telephones.
- Respond, troubleshoot, and mitigate all connectivity, signal quality, degradation of services, and capacity concerns by utilizing the current Network Management System.
- Perform cryptographic rekeys in support of SIPRNet and JWICS operations.
- Respond to support calls, emails, tickets, and outages from 15 SPSS customers and the Communications Focal Point (CFP). The Contractor shall provide end-to-end troubleshooting for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS LAN, MAN, WAN, PA, VoIP, and VoSIP systems.
- Perform installation support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS LAN, MAN, WAN, VoIP, or VoSIP requirements. The Contractor shall support all integration projects during installations and/or equipment enhancements.
- Support all inspections of the Contractor’s area of responsibility (i.e., Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRIs), Inspector General (IG) visits and actively support Unit Self-Assessments Program and MICT checklist(s) assignment.)
- Furnish qualified on-site technicians to provide change management, software patching, administrative support, troubleshooting, and repair for 15SPSS communications systems encompassing the operational network.
- The communications systems currently encompassing the operational network are Window 7 workstations, Windows 10 workstations, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Network Printers, Commercial Mobile Devices (CMD), Land Mobile Radios (LMR), and Video Teleconferencing Systems (VTCs)
- Troubleshoot, and repair failed automated patching on client systems.
- Ensure LRA stations are being properly patched and maintained IAW applicable LRA roles and regulations (AFI 17-130).
- Apply DISA STIGs, IAVAs, TCNOs, TCTOs and Local Security Guidelines, while following local change management policies and procedures.
- Answer calls, e-mails, and tickets submitted by customers within 24 hours of notification.
- Remotely troubleshoot and resolve end user support tickets and work orders. If on-site repair is required, the Contractor shall coordinate and transfer tickets to End User specialist for response and resolution.
- Maintain and administer an integrated data management system for collection, control, publishing and delivery of all program documents. The data management system shall include but not be limited to the following types of documents: Standardized Switch/Router Configurations, Network Topology Diagram, IP Address Management, Virtual LAN Management, TCNO Database, AFNetOps Compliance Tracker, and STIG Compliance Checklists. Provide the government with electronic access to this data, including access to printable reports. Documentation shall also include equipment listing with serial/model numbers and manufacturer specifications.
- Will be responsible for maintaining, renewing, receiving, and distributing all essential software licenses for operations.
- Shall meet response time: 100% for emergency; 95% for urgent; and 90% for routine tickets.
- Maintain hours of operation for CFP support as 0700-1630, Monday through Friday (Bldg. 550) and 0600-1500 (MSSC), excluding Federal Holidays
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- DoD-approved IA workforce certifications appropriate for each technical or managerial level as listed in the current version of DoDM 8140.03; and appropriate operating system environment certification for IA technical positions as required by DoDM 8140.03.
- Network Admin: IAT 2 Certified or Bachelors degree in Network/IT field
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years related experience
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must pass Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
- Must have an active DoD SECRET clearance, must be willing to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees
“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. BAH includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.
For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com
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Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is looking for a Network Administrator to support our government customer located in Maui, Hawai'i.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Furnish qualified on-site technicians to provide configuration, installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, repair, preventative, and corrective maintenance for all site operational network infrastructure to include all routers, switches, peripheral equipment, file/print servers, software, configuration, security and vulnerability management, and interfaces.
- Ensure continuous network access and to perform troubleshooting and recurring maintenance required to restore network service, improve security, reliability and performance.
- Maintain Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) capability to all critical network components to maintain system availability.
- Install, operate, and maintain vulnerability management hardware and software. Maintain, update and enforce AFIN network security policies to detect unauthorized network activity and maintain records of compliance.
- The operational network is currently comprised of network switches, routers, and encryption devices. The network devices include CISCO Switches, CISCO Routers, and Encryption Devices (Taclane KG-175D, KG-175F, and KG-175G). Also included are: Protected Distribution Systems (PDS), fiber optic cabling, and CAT 5E/6E cabling.
- The network management Automated Information System (AIS) includes SolarWinds, Splunk, Puppet, Cisco Identity Services Engineer (ISE), CiscoPrime, Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS), and GEM X Universal Remote Encryptor Manager.
- The VoIP systems are currently comprised of a cluster of Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM) servers, Cisco media gateway routers to interface analog phones/Secure Telephone Equipment (STE), and Cisco 7900-series, 7800-series, and 8800-series IP telephones.
- Respond, troubleshoot, and mitigate all connectivity, signal quality, degradation of services, and capacity concerns by utilizing the current Network Management System.
- Perform cryptographic rekeys in support of SIPRNet and JWICS operations.
- Respond to support calls, emails, tickets, and outages from 15 SPSS customers and the Communications Focal Point (CFP). The Contractor shall provide end-to-end troubleshooting for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS LAN, MAN, WAN, PA, VoIP, and VoSIP systems.
- Perform installation support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS LAN, MAN, WAN, VoIP, or VoSIP requirements. The Contractor shall support all integration projects during installations and/or equipment enhancements.
- Support all inspections of the Contractor’s area of responsibility (i.e., Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRIs), Inspector General (IG) visits and actively support Unit Self-Assessments Program and MICT checklist(s) assignment.)
- Furnish qualified on-site technicians to provide change management, software patching, administrative support, troubleshooting, and repair for 15SPSS communications systems encompassing the operational network.
- The communications systems currently encompassing the operational network are Window 7 workstations, Windows 10 workstations, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Network Printers, Commercial Mobile Devices (CMD), Land Mobile Radios (LMR), and Video Teleconferencing Systems (VTCs)
- Troubleshoot, and repair failed automated patching on client systems.
- Ensure LRA stations are being properly patched and maintained IAW applicable LRA roles and regulations (AFI 17-130).
- Apply DISA STIGs, IAVAs, TCNOs, TCTOs and Local Security Guidelines, while following local change management policies and procedures.
- Answer calls, e-mails, and tickets submitted by customers within 24 hours of notification.
- Remotely troubleshoot and resolve end user support tickets and work orders. If on-site repair is required, the Contractor shall coordinate and transfer tickets to End User specialist for response and resolution.
- Maintain and administer an integrated data management system for collection, control, publishing and delivery of all program documents. The data management system shall include but not be limited to the following types of documents: Standardized Switch/Router Configurations, Network Topology Diagram, IP Address Management, Virtual LAN Management, TCNO Database, AFNetOps Compliance Tracker, and STIG Compliance Checklists. Provide the government with electronic access to this data, including access to printable reports. Documentation shall also include equipment listing with serial/model numbers and manufacturer specifications.
- Will be responsible for maintaining, renewing, receiving, and distributing all essential software licenses for operations.
- Shall meet response time: 100% for emergency; 95% for urgent; and 90% for routine tickets.
- Maintain hours of operation for CFP support as 0700-1630, Monday through Friday (Bldg. 550) and 0600-1500 (MSSC), excluding Federal Holidays
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- DoD-approved IA workforce certifications appropriate for each technical or managerial level as listed in the current version of DoDM 8140.03; and appropriate operating system environment certification for IA technical positions as required by DoDM 8140.03.
- Network Admin: IAT 2 Certified or Bachelors degree in Network/IT field
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years related experience
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must pass Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
- Must have an active DoD SECRET clearance, must be willing to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees
“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. BAH includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.
For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com
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Network Architect Job Market in Hawaii
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Who's Hiring
- Leidos4
- Booz Allen Hamilton3
- Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies2
- Amentum1
- Parsons1
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- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Aerospace & Defense1
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Government & Public Sector1
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What Hawaii Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network architect jobs across Hawaii.
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility, often required by federal contractors on Oahu
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
- CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent advanced Cisco certification recognized by Hawaii hiring managers
- Eight or more years of hands-on network design and enterprise infrastructure experience
- Demonstrated experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, and cloud networking platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Strong documentation skills and experience delivering architecture diagrams for enterprise stakeholders
Network Architect Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a network architect in Hawaii?
The concrete path in Hawaii starts with a four-year degree in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering, followed by several years in network engineering or systems administration roles. Hawaii does not issue a state-specific license for network architects, but federal contractors and state agencies strongly favor candidates with active security clearances and advanced certifications such as CCNP or CCIE. Building experience with government or defense infrastructure on Oahu gives candidates a measurable edge in the local market.
How much do network architects make in Hawaii?
Network architects in Hawaii earn a median of about $108,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,980 for the lowest 10% to over $165,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire network architects in Hawaii?
Hawaii network architect roles are posted by Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hawaii's concentration of federal contracts and defense facilities on Oahu means a significant share of openings come from government contractors alongside telecommunications carriers and large hospitality technology groups.
Which Hawaii cities have the most network architect jobs?
Honolulu, Ford Island, and Camp Smith account for the largest share of network architect openings in Hawaii. Honolulu drives the bulk of demand because it concentrates the state's federal agencies, defense contractors, major telecommunications infrastructure, and corporate headquarters, while Kapolei has grown as a secondary hub tied to the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam corridor and expanding commercial development on the west side of Oahu.
Are there remote network architect jobs in Hawaii?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical roles because network architects are frequently needed on-site to oversee physical infrastructure, conduct site surveys, and coordinate with data center teams. About 0% of network architect openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of much of the work. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely include design documentation, vendor evaluation, and cloud architecture planning.
How can I get hired as a network architect in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a network engineer or systems administrator role within one of Hawaii's large federal contractors or telecommunications firms. Employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Hawaiian Telcom regularly hire junior network engineers who can grow into architecture responsibilities. Earning a CCNP certification early and gaining any exposure to government or defense network environments significantly accelerates that transition in the Hawaii market, where clearance-eligible candidates are consistently in short supply.
Where can I find and apply to network architect jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to network architect jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current Hawaii openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly to each posting without any additional steps.
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