Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for experienced, innovative, and motivated Network Engineers to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) in Omaha, Nebraska.  This position is contingent upon award of the United States Strategic Command Information Technology and Logistics Support (SCITLS) contract.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of network engineers, system administrators and voice engineers in support of a geographically dispersed regional network. 

• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of all networks, consisting of primarily Cisco routers and switches, with support for other vendors (e.g. KLAS, DTech, F5, Palo Alto, Symantec, Citrix, etc.) products. 

• Responsible for maintaining all layer 3 routing and layer 2 switching.

• Lead/Participate in the design of complex routing and switching schemes to support Control Cryptographic HAIPE devices. 

• Responsible for maintaining, analyzing, troubleshooting, repairing and supporting all switching and routing devices, firewalls, load balancers, uninterruptable power supplies, in-line network encryption devices, etc.

• Configure devices in accordance with security policies.

• Develop and maintain IP address schemes for all assigned networks, and annually review and update the Master IP Routing Schema.

• Manage circuit provisioning throughout the delivery life cycle.

• Install and test circuit and base extensions and coordinate with external entities and the Government leads for end-to-end testing and activation.

• Monitor capacity and utilization.

• Provide trending and capacity planning services to analyze and plan for efficient utilization and management of the network.

• Program switching fabric to enable control panel functionality IAW current architectures.

• Troubleshoot and correct all detected or reported network faults or outages.

• Provide assistance via remote access, phone, or in person.

• Perform site surveys, configuration and engineering, installation planning and documentation services for the customer as they relate to all network services. 

• Analyzing network protocols, routing standards and procedures, traffic patterns and data flow, and providing equipment implementation and upgrade recommendations. 

• Provide project support services for infrastructure, and Network/Server Support Facility enhancement.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Currently hold an adjudicated Top Secret clearance and be SCI eligible.

• BA/BS and 8+ years experience. AA/AS and additional years of experience may be accepted.

• Must have experience in the design and maintenance of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), as well as an excellent working knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols (e.g., Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Multiprotocol Labeling Switching (MPLS).

• Current DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+)

• Professional-level certification in Network Technology (e.g. CCNP, JNCP, etc.).

• Extensive experience and technical knowledge of both Enterprise and Data Center networks. 

• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills, as well as extensive experience with network hardware, software applications, operating systems, and network connectivity. 

• Customer service-oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of resources.

• Experience in interfacing with both client managers and system users.

 Desired: 

• Knowledge of and experience with USSTRATCOM

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs.

• Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100-$172,400

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.