Network Engineer - Hospital Ship

About the role

CACI is looking for a Network Engineer to support a United States hospital ship. The position is full time, requires up to 75% local travel and involves deploying aboard the ship for assigned missions and out-of-state shipyard periods. The engineer works independently in challenging conditions and develops solutions to real-world problems, ensuring the optimal operation of the ship's network.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for multiple security enclaves, including Cisco routing and switching, network security systems, SATCOM connectivity, firewalls, VoIP, Wi-Fi, Palo Alto firewalls, Forescout, Nutanix Acropolis, Windows Server 2019 and 2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows 11 PCs and medical device interconnectivity.
• Work under the direction of the MTF IT Director to support other divisions and provide mission support outside the position-specific role.
• Deploy aboard the hospital ship for missions and shipyard periods, staying embedded as contractor support staff for the duration.
• Obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or Technician Class Amateur Radio License by the time of contract award, and give a copy to hospital staff.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of enterprise-level IT administration and 2 years of healthcare informatics administration or support.
• US citizen, fluent in English, with a valid U.S. government SECRET clearance and TOP SECRET eligibility.
• Able to deploy on short notice for extended periods, lift 50 lbs or more, climb steep ladders and staircases, and hold a non-diplomatic U.S. passport with at least one year remaining.
• Must complete required security training (e.g., SERE Level B, ISOPREP, Cyber Awareness) within 90 days of award or 5 days after leaving homeport.
• Preferred: combat or military experience, medical IT experience, and knowledge of DoD and Navy programs and policies.

Required skills

• Network operations: edge configuration, core and distribution switching, OSPF and MPLS routing, firewall configuration, network cabling repair, AAA security systems, network management, SD-WAN and micro-segmentation.
• IAT II or III certification (CompTIA Security+, CISSP); Cisco (CCNA, CCNP), Palo Alto (NSP, SOP), Forescout (FCSA, FCSE) certifications highly recommended.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $75,200-$158,100 depending on location, experience and skills.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits.
• Flexible time off, learning resources and a culture of integrity and continuous growth.