Network Engineer 3
About The Position
CACI is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join its team in Fort Meade, Maryland, supporting critical intelligence systems and U.S. intelligence capabilities. The role provides technical expertise across network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades. It includes analyzing network designs, specifications, and other technical documentation; implementing communication system requirements for a distributed software engineering environment; and developing and maintaining reliable, scalable, secure network infrastructure for mission-critical operations. The engineer collaborates with technical teams to improve network performance, security, and operational efficiency. The position requires at least 12 years of experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, including at least three years as a Network Engineer within the last three years. A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field is required, with four additional years of network engineering experience accepted as a substitute. Required qualifications also include Linux proficiency, CCNA or CCNP certification, Security+ certification, and experience with network design, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, infrastructure, communication systems, and troubleshooting. The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Travel is not required.
Requirements
- At least 12 years of experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Network Engineer within the last 3 years.
- Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology from an accredited college or university; four additional years of network engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
- Proficiency with Linux operating systems.
- CCNA or CCNP certification.
- Security+ certification.
- Experience supporting network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure, communication systems, and network troubleshooting.
- TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, including Palo Alto firewalls.
- Experience supporting Dell and HPE Linux servers, including Linux system administration and patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources.
- Working knowledge of Ansible and SALT scripts for automation and configuration management.
- Familiarity with Nutanix for virtual machine management, Rubrik for data storage, and Nomad containers.
- Experience using LibreNMS and NetBox for network monitoring, management, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, and implement scalable network solutions, including network layouts and infrastructure upgrades.
- Design and support network configurations that meet operational and technical requirements.
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Install, configure, and maintain network software.
- Implement and manage network security measures, including firewall rules, access controls, and security protocols.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network connectivity, performance, and operational issues.
- Monitor network health and performance to ensure reliability and availability.
- Analyze network traffic patterns to identify performance issues and improvement opportunities.
- Improve network visibility using performance metrics, monitoring tools, and alerting capabilities.
- Support network maintenance, system upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
- Create, update, and maintain network documentation, policies, procedures, and technical specifications.
- Ensure network solutions align with communication system requirements and support a distributed software engineering environment.
Benefits
- Unique flexible time off benefit.
- Robust learning resources.
- Competitive compensation.
- Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
