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Network Architect - SME

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

At CACI, our employee development and advancement philosophy rests on a cultural foundation of providing unlimited and equal opportunities for growth, recognition, and rewards. We provide the environment, support, and responsive, available management to nurture and stretch your abilities. We also offer a career mobility program to make building a dynamic career at CACI easy and offer flexible work schedule arrangements to support work/life balance.

CACI’s NEW Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy allows employees to take vacation as needed, without a set number of minimum or maximum days, and is available on day one of employment! CACI has been named one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies and has been named an Energage Top Workplace USA for 2023!

CACI also has more than 20 Communities of Practice to share and gain skills and knowledge regarding various technologies and topics including SAP, Salesforce, Agile Development, and many more. The associated Learning Academies provide training and certifications to gain additional skills and build your brand. With over 25,000 employees worldwide, CACI has been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

CACI is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support our client in the Herndon, VA area.

What You’ll Get to Do

• The selected candidate will work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of the U.S. Government and provide technical subject matter expertise in the field of network engineering and communications modeling.

• Will provide support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (eg. LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice, and Video) requirements, designs, and orders. Understand how the overarching INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the Agency network add to the complexity of these positions.

• Performs a full range of complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies and technology layers (LAN, WAN, OS, IOS, etc.) within a single, enterprise network. Evaluate new network technologies and make recommendations to project managers regarding the integration of these technologies into the existing network infrastructure. Plans new designs and configurations for integration into the enterprise network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics and network interconnect points to ensure effective integration and optimal network performance.

• Provides engineering and design support for the creation and deployment of tactical communication systems. Research existing technologies and apply COTS/GOTS systems to develop network infrastructure for voice and data systems, using best practice security methodologies. Integrate system design with network architecture to best meet customer requirements. Test and deploy system designs in tactical CONUS/OCONUS locations.

• Will perform post-design support to include installation, configuration, and tier III, O&M support for both enterprise and field-deployed systems including local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and system-level aspects. Creates simulated networks to test applications over low bandwidth links, troubleshoots network connectivity issues, and installs/configures wide area links utilizing radio frequency (RF) communications (i.e. over satellite, cell, and microwave). Configure/test/maintain a network infrastructure that connects to enterprise architecture. Needs to know about network intrusion detection.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations. Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities.

• Organize and direct network installations or site surveys.

• Assess and document current site network configuration and user requirements.

• Evaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies that can be acquired to provide interoperable, portable, and scalable information technology solutions.

• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas, and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.

• Must know about Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning.

• Must know remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking, including IPSEC and SSL.

• Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.

• An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony, including Avaya/Nortel telephone switch interfaces

• An understanding of RF transport mediums to include cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.

• An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.

• Ability to design small to medium-scale voice, video, and data networks. Familiarity and experience with various encryption devices and industry-standard commercial encryption methods.

• Knowledge of WAN technologies to include ISDN, POTS, and Satellite voice and data circuits and terminal device configuration.

• Understanding and experience applying RF communications systems to include HF/VHF/UHF, microwave, and VSAT systems.

• Thorough understanding and experience with the application of routing protocols (particularly TCP/IP) and the configuration and use of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.

• Familiarity with wireless standards such as GSM, CDMA, 802.11, and 802.16 technologies.

• Experience with common test and analysis equipment including spectrum analyzers, network sniffers, LAN/WAN simulation equipment, and COTS software.

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.

• 16 years experience required, Bachelor’s Degree (counts as 3 years of experience), or higher in a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.

• TS/SCI clearance w/poly required.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Certifications such as CCIE and MCSE

• Knowledge of Microsoft Server administration and service-oriented system design.

• Knowledge of VMWare ESX Server and virtual system architecture, to utilize Storage Area Network (SAN) technology.

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

• We are mission-oriented and ever-vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

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

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 (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits)

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$109,800 - $241,600