Network Engineer- Tier 3

caci; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain complex network architectures across CAN, LAN, CORE, and WAN for an Intelligence Community customer.

You will provide high-level technical leadership, develop network support processes, and evaluate performance while advising senior management on improvements. Travel and TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• TS/SCI w/ poly is required
• Travel Required
• Certifications such as JNCIA, JNCIP, CCNA, CCNP, or similar are highly preferred
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and service management best practice

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Provide problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents and problems.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to the company management and customer.
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
• Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving applications, OS, hardware, and communications infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components and implement OS enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems including transition and migration of network systems.
• Provide transition planning and support services that accelerate delivery timelines and ensure service continuity during transition.
• Provide transition planning and support for migration of services between environments and migration of users to new service offerings.
• Maintain documentation for network configurations, procedures, and incidents to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Work individually and on integrated teams; apply advanced concepts to daily activities.
• Assist Lead Services Engineers in implementing their activities.
• Capable of performing tasks of lower-level technicians or specialists.

Skills

Senior network engineering

Networking protocols

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Opportunity: Team CACI is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support an Intelligence Community customer's diverse network infrastructure, including CAN, LAN, CORE, and WAN network. The role involves designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex IT networks, encompassing daily operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all network architecture and devices. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level technical expertise and leadership to junior network engineers.

Develop and implement network support processes for CAN/LAN/WAN, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Design, analyze, and maintain complex IT networks, from requirements gathering to installation and troubleshooting. Evaluate network performance, consult on improvements, and make technology recommendations to senior management. Experience with large-scale enterprise networks in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide timely resolutions
• Provide problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents and problems.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to the company management and customer.
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
• Isolate and resolve of hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems including the transition and migration of network systems.
• Provide transition planning and support services that accelerate delivery timelines, reduce operational risk and ensure service continuity during transition.
• Provide transition planning and support for the migration of existing services between environments, migration of users from existing service platforms to new service offerings and transition of services into operations
• Maintain documentation for network configurations, procedures, and incidents to ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards.
• Works individually and actively participates on integrated teams
• Understands and applies more advanced concepts and processes to daily activities.
• Assists Lead Services Engineers in implementing their activities.
• Can perform all tasks of lower-level technicians or specialists.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of related work experience
• TS/SCI w/ poly is required
• Travel Required
• Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, etc.)
• Expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-level network equipment (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Proficiency in network monitoring and analysis tools
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Desired:

• Certifications such as JNCIA, JNCIP, CCNA, CCNP, or similar are highly preferred
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and service management best practice

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.

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:

$120,800 - $265,800

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.