Network Technician (Senior)

CACI•Dulles, VA

16d

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Senior Network Technician for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. The position supports national security through IT solutions and contributes to modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. The technician leads deployment initiatives and technical support activities for worldwide Consular locations, working with logistics teams, overseas personnel, and technical staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in a related field, or considered equivalencies.
Active Secret Clearance.
Experience leading equipment deployment, server installation, and hardware configuration management in large-scale, geographically distributed environments.
Expertise in operating system configuration, database management, and security patch deployment.
Knowledge of site survey procedures, infrastructure planning, and coordination with international facility contacts.
Leadership experience planning and leading technical deployment assignments, serving as a subject matter expert, and supervising technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State.
Experience with international deployments, 14 FAM compliance, and diplomatic pouch shipping procedures.
Knowledge of Hardware Configuration Management practices, server refresh planning, and rapid deployment methodologies.
Professional certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Oracle Certified Professional, ITIL Foundation, or similar technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end equipment fulfillment, including assembly, imaging, configuration, and shipment, ensuring equipment reaches overseas posts two weeks before scheduled installation.
Recommend shipping methods for non-foreign locations based on cost, post preferences, and urgency, while complying with 14 FAM regulations.
Conduct site surveys and recommend facility renovations, infrastructure components, and equipment placement at worldwide Consular locations.
Develop and maintain server refresh plans for worldwide facilities, coordinating with Post/Consular Facility Points of Contact to minimize disruptions.
Perform Hardware Configuration Management for DT/EA/CST configurable items, including operating system configuration, Oracle database changes, and application and security deployments.
Prepare trip schedules for Government approval at least ten days before deployment trips, adjusting timelines when rapid deployment requires it.
Create technical documentation for server installations and maintain deployment Standard Operating Procedures, reviewing them semi-annually and implementing improvements.
Coordinate with logistics teams, overseas post personnel, and technical staff to support equipment deployment and installation.
Provide on-site technical support during deployments, troubleshoot complex configuration issues, and ensure successful system integration.
Plan and lead major deployment initiatives across project assignments, serve as a technical expert, mentor junior technicians, and supervise technical support staff.