Joint Force Network Architect (JTF/DOD)
KRILLA KALEIWAHEA LLC · Honolulu, HI
$138,000–$164,000
Jul 12, 2026
Honolulu, HI
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A network engineering role supporting a Joint Task Force Headquarters, focused on designing, deploying, and maintaining a multi-domain network infrastructure spanning LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud environments. Day-to-day work covers configuring Cisco and Juniper hardware, integrating platforms including Palantir MSS, enforcing cybersecurity compliance, and troubleshooting complex incidents. Suited to an enterprise or government network engineer with at least three years of hands-on experience.
Mid level · 3+ years · National
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What the occupation pays Median $136,998 (middle half $106,921–$171,899).
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Why we read it this way (8)
No work location or CBSA is specified in the posting. The reference to a Joint Task Force HQ and K2's SBA 8(a) NHO status suggests a government/defense site, but no city or state is named.
No security clearance is explicitly required or gated in the posting, though the national-security mission context makes one likely in practice; this was not marked as required since the JD does not state it.
The degree requirement lists a Bachelor's in a relevant field 'or equivalent experience,' so no formal degree is hard-gated.
Seniority is assessed as Mid (3+ years, no explicit senior/lead title or org-wide scope), despite the 'architect' framing — the scope described is a single HQ rear-element network, which is typical mid-level network engineering work.
SolarWinds and Wireshark appear together under 'monitoring tools' in the Preferred section; they serve different functions (monitoring vs. packet analysis) but are listed as a paired preferred item, so they are grouped with alternatives rather than split into separate required skills.
CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS/JNCIP, and CompTIA Network+ are all listed as preferred certifications; CCNA is used as the primary with the others as alternatives since they are presented as interchangeable advanced credentials.
Python and Ansible are listed together as preferred scripting/automation options and are treated as alternatives to each other per the posting's phrasing.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Cisco IOS/NX-OS.
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