SATCOM/Network Engineer III

CACI; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a SATCOM/Network Engineer III to support intelligence community WAN/LAN/CAN networks across security domains. The role focuses on design, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation of complex telecommunications networks.

You will develop architecture designs, test plans, and risk mitigation strategies while ensuring QA standards and performance metrics are met. Qualifications include 8+ years of network/transport experience, active TS/SCI clearance, and strong written and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of network/transport tech experience in large-scale environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Ability to work weekends/evenings as needed.
• Strong written communication and executive presentation skills.
• Proficiency with DoD Architecture Framework and network planning instructions.
• Experience with Juniper switches/routers, VPNs and cryptographic devices.
• Familiarity with IP services to NIPRNET/SIPRNET/JWICS, and with OSPF/BGP/MPLS.

Responsibilities

• Lead network engineering activities across WAN/LAN/CAN environments.
• Coordinate system maintenance, monitoring and installations across multiple platforms.
• Research and implement enterprise network solutions aligned to customer goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network media and component issues.
• Monitor health and performance of networks and manage optimization efforts.
• Develop roadmaps for capabilities, operations, and tech upgrades.
• Prepare test plans and documentation for network configuration changes.

Skills

Network design

Technical documentation

Security clearance TS/SCI

DoD framework knowledge

VPN and crypto devices

OSPF/BGP/MPLS

SATCOM knowledge

Network analysis tools

NIPRNET/SIPRNET/JWICS

Tools

Forward Networks

HP Network Node Manager

Riverbed

Juniper devices

Job description

Job Title: SATCOM/Network 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* * *

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/SCIPoly
• 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
• Experience in evaluating, configuring, testing, and providing operations and sustainment support for all elements

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

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,600 - $181,800

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.