Network Engineer II

CACI International Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Network Engineer II to design, implement, and support complex LAN/WAN environments. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a related Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and at least three years of network engineering in DoD contexts.

You will interact with vendors, maintain detailed documentation, ensure QA and performance KPIs, and support deployable networks across CONUS/OCONUS locations. Travel is up to 10% locally and on-site collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of Network Engineer experience
• DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M, IAT II required
• Analyzes designs, develops, and maintains network-related hardware and software
• Experience with common network components (routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, DNS) and routing protocols (OSPF/EIGRP/BGP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication across teams and management

Responsibilities

• Maintains third-tier knowledge of network/security hardware and software
• Interfaces with vendors and external stakeholders for service/maintenance arrangements
• Reviews and updates technical documentation
• Provides 24x7 on-site and 12x5 service support with two-hour on-call responses
• Manages outside plant cabling maintenance at standard service levels
• Installs and configures WAN/LAN hardware including voice/video/data systems
• Develops system specs, architecture designs, test plans, and documentation
• Develops risk management and QA/compliance processes
• Works solo and in teams on deployable networks for multiple mission partners (CONUS/OCONUS)
• Mentors junior technicians and provides guidance to peers
• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites for deployments and maintenance
• Develops, configures, and maintains deployable communications suites

Skills

LAN/WAN networking

TCP/IP routing (OSPF/EIGRP/BGP)

VoIP / DNS / VPN

Network security concepts

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

VoIP

DNS

VPN

Remote access

TCP/IP routing

OSPF

EIGRP

BGP

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer II

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: Local

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The Opportunity

CACI is looking for a Network Engineer to provide support for LAN/WAN by developing network support processes, procedures and guidelines for troubleshooting network evenhttps://lists.ots and performing sustaining tasks. This role will design and maintains network environments to comply with relevant compliance standards and evaluates, consults and makes technology recommendations to senior management. This position requires experience in complex telecommunications applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, and analysis. Performs research, requirements analysis, design, installation, troubleshooting, and support of local- and wide-area network hardware, software and applications. You will need to have experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment

Responsibilities

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of existing network and/or security hardware and software in use to provide third-tier technical and administrative support and provide complex internal analysis and support of the network and/or security infrastructure.
• Acts as the technical interface with vendors and other external stakeholders and reviews/makes recommendations on network and/or security service / maintenance arrangements.
• Reviews technical documentation of supported environments to ensure that documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Provide O&S of LAN/WAN services on an expanded 24x7-service support level on-site and expanded 12x5 service support level during core hours and on-call support with two-hour response time during non-core hours
• Provide manhole maintenance and repairs services of outside plan cabling on a standard 8x5 service support level for communications
• Can install and configure WAN and LAN hardware to include 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.
• Works individually and also actively participates on integrated teams to support the customers deployable networks supporting multiple mission partners at multiple locations CONUS/OCONUS
• Requires minimal guidance and direction from more senior level technicians, specialists, and managers. Provides guidance to lower-level technicians and specialists.
• Understands and applies more advanced concepts and processes to daily activities. Assists more senior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities. Can perform all tasks of lower-level technicians or specialists.
• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites to support customer deployments, installations and maintenance activities.
• Develop, configure and maintain the customer’s deployable communications suites.

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 3 years' experience working as a Network Engineer
• DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M, IAT II required
• Analyzes designs, develops, and/or maintains both hardware and software needed for network communications including local area networks (LANs) wide area networks (WANs), the internet, intranets, and other data communication systems.
• Possesses experience with most common network components to include routers, switches, firewalls, protocols, VoIP, DNS, remote access, VPN, routing, and switching. Also has knowledge of TCP/IP routing technologies including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, in addition to knowledge of applicable business lines/industries.
• Communicates complex concepts and data effectively and creatively (both written and oral) across multiple organizations, both internal & external, and with executive company and customer management.

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.

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

$63,300-$129,700

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.