Network/SATCOM Engineer St. Louis, MO, US

CACI International Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,200 - 158,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible time off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a SATCOM Engineer III in St. Louis, Missouri. This role involves the design, implementation, and support of complex telecommunications networks, requiring 8+ years of experience and an active TS/SCI security clearance. Candidates will troubleshoot network issues, develop performance optimization strategies, and ensure compliance with security protocols. Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits are offered, including flexible time off and continuous growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• 8+ years of technical experience in Network technologies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate system maintenance and monitoring of multiple WAN/LAN environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network media and components.
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.

Skills

Network and Transport technologies

Analytical skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Network analysis tools

Satellite communications

Tools

Juniper

Forward Networks

HP Network Node Manager

Riverbed

Job description

## SATCOM Engineer IIISt. Louis, Missouri, United States of AmericaJob Title: SATCOM Engineer IIIJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local\* \* \*Network Engineer III – SATCOM Engineer **The Opportunity** Team CACI has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Network Engineer supporting an Intelligence Community customer’s wide-area (WAN), local-area (LAN) and campus-area (CAN) networks across multiple security domains. 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. 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. **Responsibilities:** • Focus will be on Network Engineering • 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 network 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 network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation. • Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives. • 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. • Perform site surveys to new installations and technology refresh. • Installs, maintains and troubleshoots satellite communications equipment. • Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams. **Qualifications:*****Required:*** • Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance • Security Clearance: active TS/SCI CI Poly • 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 • 8+ years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques • 8+ years experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment • Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions • Experience with Juniper, switches, routers, Cryptographic devices, VPN and VPN client, Starshield • Experience with Network analysis tools (Forward Networks, HP Network Node Manager, Riverbed etc.) • Experience with supporting IP services to connect to NIPRNET, SIPRNET and JWICS (IPv4, VPN, Multicast, QOS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc) • Experience with OSPF, BGP, MPLS and multicast. • Experience with Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) and larger fixed ground station satellite systems operating in a variety of industry standard SATCOM network configurations to include SCPC, TDMA, etc-**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:$75,200-$158,100*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.*Top skillsBusinessJavaAnalytical ThinkingAnalysisAgile MethodologyAdministrationAcquisitionsWaterfall ModelTest EngineeringSignals Intelligence