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About the job

Job Title: Network Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity: The Network Engineer aids in all aspects of network management from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading existing networks. In this role, you’ll join a team of passionate and innovative engineers to understand and anticipate evolving Cybersecurity needs and challenges. You will partner with diverse internal and external groups across onsite and remote environments. You’ll leverage your experience along with targeted research into network technologies, cyber tools, and emerging techniques to develop forward thinking solutions that address both customer and industry demands.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will analyze designs, specifications, and related documents

Design, integrate, and deploy end-to-end network solutions, including procurement, installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of network and communications equipment.

Research solutions to challenging cyber security and computer networking problems

Communicate understanding of network architecture and design

Generate reports and presentations suitable for documenting and communicating results to peers and team members

Establish, implement, and enforce system and data security controls, including firewall configurations and disaster recovery capabilities

Define and maintain standards, protocols, and best practices for network operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management

Monitor network performance and reliability, proactively resolving issues

Designs solutions, integrates, configures, deploys, tests and provides support for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies

Works with Systems Engineers and cross-organizational teams to define requirements

Contributes to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management (application of STIGs)

Qualifications:

Required:

An active TS/SCI

CCNA

Active IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE) or above

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university

5 years’ experience of network engineering (DOD related experience preferred) including network design and configuration

Assist with the handling, configuration, and maintenance of cryptographic devices (e.g., KG series) and secure communications equipment

Hands-on experience configuring Cisco switches and routers

Hands-on experience configuring Palo Alto firewalls

Hands-on experience creating firewall rule sets from analysis of network traffic

Hands-on experience with component validation of security devices

Hands-on experience integrating boundary solutions into customer networks

Desired:

Experience with Forescout with C2C requirements

Experience with DoD IT security requirements

Cisco ASA (Firepower)

VPN Tunnels – AnyConnect, strongSwan

CSFC - Commercial Solutions for Classified

Experience with Linux operating systems

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: $71,500 - $150,200

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.