Network Communications Engineer III

CACI International Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Network Communications Engineer III to support an Intelligence Community customer across WAN/LAN/CAN networks. The role emphasizes COMSEC account management, encryption device configuration, and security compliance. Travel up to 25% across the Continental US is required.

A TS/SCI clearance and DOD 8570 IAT2 certification are required. The candidate will develop system specifications, risk strategies, and test plans while maintaining detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• DOD 8570 IAT2 level certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, eligible for CI polygraph.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain secure communication devices across the Enterprise.
• Provide cryptographic support to customers across the Enterprise.
• Configure and maintain encryption devices (KG, KG245, KG142, KIV-7M).
• Maintain accurate accounting records and inventory of CCI materials.
• Coordinate maintenance, monitoring and installation of WAN/LAN environments.
• Develop and execute test plans for configuration upgrades.
• Evaluate new network technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability.
• Follow government security processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication

Independent contributor

Ability to work weekends/evenings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

DOD 8570 IAT2 level certification

CompTIA Security+

Tools

MS Office Suite (Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Job Title: Network Communications Engineer III

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

Team CACI has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Engineer supporting an Intelligence Community customer's wide-area (WAN), local-area (LAN) and campus-area (CAN) networks across multiple security domains. Focus will be on COMSEC account management, and cryptologic duties to include operation and maintenance of encryption devices. Experience in complex telecommunications applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, and analysis. Demonstrated knowledge in communications security for monitoring, operating and maintaining cryptographic devices. Performs research, requirements analysis, design, installation, troubleshooting, and support of local- and wide-area network hardware, software and applications. Can install and configure WAN and LAN hardware to include cryptographic, voice, video, and data cable systems. Develops system specifications, architecture designs, integration and test plans, and all relevant documentation. Develops risk management and mitigation strategy. Maintain compliance with QA standards as well as ensuring service performance indicators are met or exceeded

Responsibilities

Focus will be on COMSEC Account Management, Custodian Duties and Encryption device configuration and maintenance.

• Maintain multiple Secure Communication devices across the Enterprise.
• Provide cryptographic support to Customers across the Enterprise.
• Experience with the following encryption devices: o General Dynamics family: KG175D, KG175F, KG175G and KG175X o L-3 Family: KG245A and KG245X o Viasat Family: KG250, KG250X, KG255X and KG142 o Link Encryptors: KIV-7M
• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Maintain current inventory of all Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) material.
• Coordination of system maintenance, monitoring and installation of multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies.
• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network media and components.
• Evaluate and monitor health and performance of the communications security services including hardware and management software.
• Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all communications security configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
• Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network.
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices.
• Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies.
• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• DOD 8570 IAT2 level certification
• Security Clearance: active TS/SCI, eligibility to take and pass a CI polygraph.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management.
• Proficient is MS Office suite – Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• CompTIA Security +

Desired

• JNCIA (Juniper Networks)
• TCP/IP Networks - CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP
• ITIL v3 Foundations - ISC2 CISSP

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 customers' 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.

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.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$86,600 - $181,800

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.