Tactical Network Engineer

Wahiawa, HI


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Engineer

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -012026-105023

Date Posted: 04/13/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/Kfk5c5


Description:

Onsite in Wahiawa, HI

 

Our client seeks a Tactical Network Engineer to serve as the Hawaii focal point and subject matter expert supporting ATH, OTM, and SATCOM networks for defense stakeholders. The role will lead systems engineering, integration, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of tactical network systems while coordinating with program leadership and unit staff to align activities with mission objectives. The engineer will manage configurations and incidents, develop and present technical briefings, and provide oversight of SATCOM systems, baseband networking, and related software. The position will also coordinate across embedded support teams and unit stakeholders to plan, execute, and document network operations throughout the lifecycle.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, the applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $70.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

 


Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the Hawaii focal point and subject matter expert for Program Manager C2 Transport for PdM Network Modernization across ATH, OTM, and SATCOM networks.
  • Identify and report problems and discrepancies, recommend resolutions, and escalate to program leadership when necessary.
  • Manage and document system configurations, trouble incidents, test procedures, and test execution and results.
  • Configure, validate, and test Tactical Networks systems delivered to units.
  • Provide technical leadership to define required actions, schedules, and resolve conflicting viewpoints related to support operations and Tactical Networks systems.
  • Coordinate system development tasks with system engineering leads to address integration challenges and new requirements.
  • Provide systems engineering oversight for development and testing of SATCOM systems, baseband networking equipment, and related software.
  • Coordinate across embedded support teams to gain concurrence and implement plans of action to meet program objectives.
  • Represent our client at planning conferences conducted by units or other organizations.
  • Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to coordinate and integrate program operations and objectives.
  • Develop and present briefings on systems engineering, network architecture planning, and test status.
  • Support network planning, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown.
  • Work closely with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and other personnel to coordinate activities.
  • Support occasional travel and uncommon tours including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.

Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum eight years of related tactical network engineering experience, including configuration, validation, testing, and troubleshooting of ATH, OTM, and SATCOM networks.
  • Proven experience managing system configurations, incidents, and test documentation.
  • Background providing systems engineering oversight for SATCOM systems, baseband networking equipment, and software development.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering tasks and resolving integration challenges.
  • Ability to develop and present technical briefings to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of network services such as DNS, DHCP, Mail, Active Directory, SharePoint, and other user services (preferred).
  • Experience with PdM Network Modernization products (preferred).
  • Specialized experience gained as an engineer in industry or as part of active, reserve, or National Guard units (preferred).

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or a related field, or an additional seven years of related tactical network engineering experience in lieu of the degree.
  • Active Secret security clearance

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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