Network Engineer

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 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a hard-charging and creative network engineer to assist with critical infrastructure and Industrial Control System (ICS) projects.  Primary responsibility will be to architect virtual networks and IT environments that include hardware-in-the-loop for testing SCADA systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and other automation systems and Operational Technology (OT).  Will actively test and operate Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) in actual and/or virtual environments within anechoic facilities, laboratories, and at times austere locations to measure the success or failure of newly developed security solutions.  Participate in planning events, meetings and conferences; produce comprehensive after-action reports (AAR); brief and provide technical guidance and expertise to military and government leadership on mission related objectives.
 

Responsibilities:

• Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Network Engineering tasks.
• Knowledge of a wide range of communications concepts, principles, and practices to accomplish work processes through the use of telecommunications devices, methods, services, and facilities. Work encompasses complex and uncommon interfaces and policies and practices; sources of technical data to evaluate new devices, proposals, and approaches.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.
• Researches problems discovered by quality assurance or product support and develops solutions to the problems.
• Documents engineering work as input for company collateral and patent requirements.
• Collaborates with technical writers to create customer-relevant documentation.
• Coordinates with project work teams to ensure adherence to policies, achievement of quality targets and delivery on schedule milestones and works with engineering and management team to collectively meet market requirements.
• Establishes and maintains inter-organizational and outside customer contacts

Qualifications:

Required: 

• BS or AS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Sciences and five to seven years of related work experience.
• Past experience as a Program or Project manager on a small effort requiring independent dependent decision-making in the context of process adherence and rigor.
• Must be knowledgeable of a wide range of communications concepts, principles, and practices to accomplish work processes using telecommunications networks, devices, methods, services, and facilities.
• Experience configuring and managing Testing and Exercise networks.
• Experience creating virtualized environments hosted in VMware using ESXi, and vCenter.
• Experience building networks utilizing both physical and virtual hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience designing and implementing Active Directory domains, group policies, organizational units, groups, and accounts to customize training and development environments.
• Experience with a scripting language.  Python highly desired.
• Experience using Kubernetes or similar containerization software.
• Experience integrating physical hardware with virtual and cloud environments highly desired.
• Experience working with Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology desired.

Desired:

• Security+, Linux+, Network+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are desirable.
• An understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is a plus.
• Familiarity with control and communications systems utilized in freight rail systems.

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$65,000 - $136,500

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.