Network Engineer- Hospital Ship- Humanitarian Aid

CACI•Norfolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Network Engineer to support a United States hospital ship providing humanitarian aid. The position supports the optimal operation of the shipboard network and requires OCONUS travel and deployment aboard the hospital ship for assigned missions and out-of-state shipyard periods. The engineer must remain deployable as embedded contractor support for the duration of these assignments and be able to deploy on short notice for extended periods. The role provides technical support for multiple security enclaves and technologies 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. At the direction of the MTF IT Director, the engineer may also perform other IT work supporting other divisions and direct mission needs. The work involves independently solving real-world problems in challenging conditions onboard a hospital ship. The position requires a valid U.S. Government SECRET clearance and eligibility for TOP SECRET access, U.S. citizenship, English fluency, and a radio operator or amateur radio license. The role also requires physical ability to carry loads of 50 pounds or more and climb steep ladders and staircases.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in enterprise-level IT administration.
At least 2 years of experience in healthcare informatics administration or support.
Demonstrated expertise in network operations, including edge equipment configuration and provisioning, core and distribution switching, routing with emphasis on OSPF and MPLS, firewall configuration, multi-vendor troubleshooting, network cabling diagnosis and repair, AAA security systems, network management and compliance, SD-WAN, and micro-segmentation.
Possess a current IAT II or IAT III certification; examples listed include CompTIA Security+ and CISSP.
Possess or be able to obtain by contract award an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or FCC Technician Class Amateur Radio License; higher amateur radio license levels also qualify.
Be able to deploy on short notice for extended periods.
Be a U.S. citizen and fluent in English.
Be able to lift and carry loads of 50 pounds or more and climb steep ladders and staircases.
Possess a valid U.S. Government SECRET security clearance and be eligible for TOP SECRET privileged access.
Complete applicable required security training within 90 days of award or within 5 days of departing the designated homeport, whichever is sooner.
Have or obtain within 30 days after hire a non-diplomatic U.S. passport with at least one year remaining before expiration.

Nice To Haves

Combat operations experience or prior military experience.
Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or Forescout administration certification; Cisco (CCNA, CCNP), Palo Alto (NSP, SOP), and Forescout (FCSA, FCSE) certifications are specifically identified as considered and highly recommended.
Experience in medical IT environments, including Navy or Defense Health Agency medical systems.
Experience with government, commercial shipping, and healthcare industry programs and standards, with familiarity with Department of War and Department of the Navy programs and policies.
Experience with campus networks, wireless, voice services, storage networking, and fundamental SATCOM operations.

Responsibilities

Ensure optimal operation of the existing network system onboard the hospital ship.
Provide technical support for multiple security enclaves and associated network, security, server, wireless, voice, SATCOM, and medical-device technologies.
Configure, provision, troubleshoot, repair, and diagnose network equipment and infrastructure, including switches, wireless controllers and access points, routing, firewalls, and copper and fiber-optic cabling.
Perform work in other IT-specific capacities and provide direct mission support to other divisions as directed by the MTF IT Director.
Deploy and embark aboard the hospital ship for assigned missions and out-of-state shipyard periods, remaining available as embedded contractor support.
Obtain or possess an eligible FCC radio license and provide a copy to hospital staff upon contract award.
Complete required security training, including applicable SERE Level B, ISOPREP, and Cyber Awareness training.