Network Operations Technician Journeyman

CACI International Inc; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Network Operations Technician Journeyman to support Air Force modernization projects across CONUS. You will triage incidents in a NOC, maintain configurations for routers, switches, servers, and security systems, and apply IAVA patches while supporting network refreshes.

The role requires a Secret clearance, up to 25% travel, and hands-on experience with enterprise IT infrastructure in a DoD environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating large, complex networks in a NOC environment.
• Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Observes legacy network behavior and compares against baseline performance.
• Creates and responds to incident tickets and performs network triage per SOPs.
• Resolves IT hardware/software infrastructure issues to ensure proper function.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves IT infrastructure issues including servers, storage, and network connectivity.
• Performs system administration, applies security patches and OS upgrades.
• Patches and configures network devices via IAVA and routine updates.
• Develops and updates configuration templates for switches/routers.
• Monitors network performance and supports new infrastructure projects.

Skills

5+ years experience in network ops

NOC experience

Education

Technical BA/BS

Secret Clearance

Job description

Job Title: Network Operations Technician Journeyman
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Network Operations Technician Journeyman to support critical Air Force network modernization initiatives across CONUS installations by resolving complex IT infrastructure issues and maintaining the integrity of newly deployed systems. As a Network Operations Technician, you’ll work in a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment, providing technical triage, root cause analysis, and configuration support across routers, switches, servers, and security systems. You’ll apply IAVA patches, support network refreshes, and ensure continuity of operations by maintaining detailed configuration records and performing performance monitoring across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Multi-disciplined network engineer with experience observing legacy network behavior and comparing against baseline performance.
• Creates and responds to incident tickets and performs network triage per SOPs and knowledge articles.
• Responsible for resolving IT hardware and software infrastructure (servers, network, security, etc.) issues using systems analysis techniques and procedures to ensure appropriate function of hardware, software, or system functional specifications.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with IT infrastructure, including user systems, servers, storage, and network connectivity.
• Provides system administration for assigned infrastructure and establishes and maintains security as it relates to users. Applies security patches and operating system upgrades to ensure the security and integrity of the technical environment.
• Supports new infrastructure projects.
• Maintains all configuration documentation for assigned infrastructure.
• Performs system patching and IAVA patches to network routers and switches.
• Performs Cisco or equivalent and software upgrades. Develops and updates configuration templates for switch and router installs.
• Applies configuration templates for initial switch and router installs. Troubleshoots systems document failures and accessibility problems within the network to our services.
• Monitors network performance against current outages.
• Develops and leverages network TTPs and SOPs to closed tickets.
• Provides training as required on network operations TTPs and SOPs.
• Supports engineering designs data calls. Supports new/enhanced network implementation, installation, and technical refresh projects within a site or locale.
• Works independently with some supervision. Performs Network ticket resolution. Uses administrative access to the network to stage new switches, router.
• Uses administrative access to network components to research errors, incidents, problems, and to perform incident analysis and identify potential problems. Routes Service Requests to the appropriate organization required for incident resolution.
• Performs root cause analyses.

Qualifications

Required

• Technical BA/BS.
• Five (5) years of related work experience w/Bachelors degree or High School diploma or Associate degree with a minimum seven (7) years performing as a Network Operations Technician supporting large, complex networks in a Network Operations Center environment.
• Secret Clearance.

Desired

• Experience supporting DoD projects, specifically network modernization projects.
• General user capabilities of Microsoft software applications required primarily Project, Excel, PowerPoint & Word and Microsoft Teams or SharePoint.
• Prefer ITIL v3 or ITSM experience; CCNA; Juniper.
• Preferred certifications: DoD 8570 IAT III Baseline Certification (Security + or CCNA-SEC).

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

$82,700 - 173,900 USD

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.