Network Engineering Columbia, MD, US

CACI International Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Columbia, MD, is seeking a Network Engineer to support design, deployment and maintenance of complex networks for critical government programs.

The role requires analyzing designs, configuring switches, routers and firewalls, implementing security controls, and ensuring high availability of data flows.

You will collaborate with systems engineers and dataflow teams to optimize performance while adhering to DoD and IC guidance.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• 4-5 years experience with What’s Up Gold and NetFlow.
• Three years’ experience with DCID 6/3 and/or ICD 503, “Intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management, Certification and Accreditation”
• Three years’ experience creating firewall rule sets from analysis of network traffic
• Three years’ experience with component validation of security devices
• Three years’ experience integrating boundary solutions into customer networks
• Three years’ experience configuring switches, routers, and firewalls
• Five (5) years’ demonstrated experience in Computer Network Operations, Protection Level (PL) 3 high/high solutions utilizing Layer 2 to Layer 7.
• TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

Responsibilities

• Designs solutions, integrates, configures, deploys, tests and provides support for numerous types of network devices and interfaces.
• Optimizes end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
• Configures/optimizes network to connect to various front- and back-end components.
• Coordinates with system engineering and dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations with minimum down time.
• Leads large efforts of dynamic requirements and scale.
• Works with Systems Engineers and cross-organizational teams to define requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Network design

Troubleshooting

Firewall configuration

Router/Switch configuration

Security risk management

Tools

What’s Up Gold

NetFlow

WAN test equipment

Job description

## Network EngineeringColumbia, MD, USApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID317477Job Title: Network EngineeringJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None\* \* \***The Opportunity:**The Network Engineer provides assistance in all aspects of network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading existing networks. **Responsibilities:*** The candidate will analyze designs, specifications, and related documents* Implement communications system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment* Analyze network characteristics, troubleshoot problems and recommend procurement of and/or modifications to network components**More about the position****:*** Designs solutions, integrates, configures, deploys, tests and provides support for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.* Optimizes end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.* Configures/optimizes network to connect to various front- and back-end components.* Coordinates with system engineering and dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations with minimum down time.* Facilitates implementation of high-speed, scalable, fault-tolerant network topologies as applicable to WAN/LAN design.* Implements specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.* Minimizes network latency and maximizes data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.* Manages assigned tasks and provides guidance to junior Network Engineers.* Validates new/existing dataflow and data formats.* Coordinates with appropriate dataflow organizations and end-customer recipients, follow-on data repositories and tasking organizations and understands potential adverse impacts on system-wide dataflow.* Designs, integrates, tests and deploys RF communications solutions.* Leads large efforts of dynamic requirements and scale.* Works with Systems Engineers and cross-organizational teams to define requirements.* Resolves complex network problems, operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment and network simulators.* Designs, implements, and evaluates security systems* Contributes to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management* Supports the Government in providing technical leadership to engineering teams* Recommends corporate solutions to resolve security requirements* Supports the Government in enforcement of design / implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures***Required:**** 6 - 8 years experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.* 4 - 5 years experience with the following Network Tools; What’s Up Gold and NetFlow.* Three years’ experience with DCID 6/3 and/or ICD 503, “Intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management, Certification and Accreditation”, dated 15 September 2008* Three years’ experience creating firewall rule sets from analysis of network traffic* Three years’ experience with component validation of security devices* Three years’ experience integrating boundary solutions into customer networks* Three years’ experience configuring switches, routers, and firewalls* Five (5) years’ demonstrated experience in Computer Network Operations, Protection Level (PL) 3 high/high solutions utilizing Layer 2 to Layer 7.* TS/SCI with Poly Clearance**Desired:*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.* Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.-**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:$103,800 - $218,100*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.*