Network Engineer SME

Job Profile:

IT Network Engineering T5

JR Type:

Evergreen

Job Category:

Information Technology

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret

Percentage of Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Type of Travel:

Continental US

Program/Opportunity Name:

Opportunity | ABMS - Phalanx Griffon Integration

Referral Bonus Plan:

* * *

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

• The Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) will provide the Department of the Air Force's contribution to the Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2). ABMS's systems of systems approach adopts the best practices of open architectures, government owned waveforms and DevSecOps to enable rapid proliferation of new software and hardware across the Department. DevSecOps and software reuse represents potential reduction in overall service costs for modernization and procurement. The systematic breakdown of elements of the systems deviates from traditional systems acquisition in that the system is fractionated into smaller components of the larger system, and developed in a manner that can be developed, acquired, and procured on independent timelines. This transition provides technology changes through time to be adopted quickly and demonstrates a continuous integration / continuous deployment approach regardless of type of activity.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. 
• Designs and plans network systems.
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards. 
• Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. 
• Configures and installs various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS). 
• Conducts testing of network systems. 
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization. 
• Works within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure. 
• Performs network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
• Monitors network engineering performance and ensure system availability and reliability. 
• Monitors system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning. 
• Works with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.  Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.  
• Evaluates and reports on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related technical discipline from an accredited college or university with 15-20 years of experience or a Doctorate with 13-16 years of experience
• Active TS/SCI
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$95,500-$210,100

Salary : $95,500 - $210,100