IT Network Engineer

About the role

CACI is seeking an experienced IT Network Engineer to support mission-critical communications and network infrastructure across dynamic operational environments. The engineer designs, installs, configures and maintains advanced networking and communications systems in compliance with DoD standards, works with a collaborative technical team and contributes to operational readiness through site surveys, capability analyses and engineering documentation. The position requires a Top Secret clearance and up to 25% travel within the continental US.

Key responsibilities

• Install and configure communications and networking systems, including LANs, WANs, deployable networks with satellite terminals, telephony and VTC systems.
• Integrate network equipment across transportable, mobile and fixed-site operations centers.
• Install and configure routers, switches and firewalls, terminate cabling and implement communication infrastructure.
• Conduct site surveys and capability analyses for Operations Centers (OC).
• Verify compliance with installation standards and engineering best practices.
• Design and implement networking and communications suite equipment.
• Develop technical documentation such as drawings, user guides, rack elevations, pin-outs, test plans, procedures and maintenance manuals.
• Work with development and test teams on system upgrades and testing cycles.
• Configure and verify NTP accuracy and timing synchronization.

Required profile

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• 6-8 years of experience supporting DoD or other federal agencies in a network engineering capacity.
• DoD 8140 Level II certification.
• Experience running manual STIG checklists and applying remediation actions.

Desired qualifications

• 10+ years supporting mobile tactical networks for OCONUS-deployed DoD personnel.
• Cisco networking certifications (e.g. CCNA or higher).
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $71,500 - $150,200, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits.
• A flexible time-off benefit and access to learning resources.