Senior Network Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Network Engineer

Job Category:
Information Technology

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Type of Travel:
Continental US

CACI is looking for a Sr. Network Engineer

• Work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of U.S. Government and provide technical subject matter expertise in the field of network engineering and communications modeling.
• Provides support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (eg. LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders.
• Understands how the overarching INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the Customer network add to the complexity of this position.
• Performs a full range of complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies and technology layers (LAN, WAN, OS, IOS, etc.) within a single, enterprise network.
• Evaluates new network technologies and makes recommendations to project managers regarding the integration of these technologies into the existing network infrastructure.
• Plans new designs and configurations for integration into the enterprise network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics and network interconnect points to ensure effective integration and optimal network performance.
• Provides engineering and design support for the creation and deployment of communication systems.
• Research existing technologies and apply COTS/GOTS systems to develop network infrastructure for voice and data systems, using best practice security methodologies.
• Integrate system design with network architecture to best meet customer requirements.
• Perform post design support to include installation, configuration, and tier III/IV, O&M support for both enterprise and field deployed systems including local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and system level aspects.
• Creates simulated networks to test applications over low bandwidth links, troubleshoots network connectivity issues, and install/configure wide area link utilizing radio frequency (RF) communications (i.e. over satellite, cell, and microwave).
• Configure/test/maintain network infrastructure that connects to enterprise architecture. Needs to have knowledge of network intrusion detection.

• Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations. Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities.
• Organize and direct network installations or site surveys.
• Assess and document current site network configuration and user requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies that can be acquired to provide interoperable, portable, and scaleable information technology solutions.
• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning.
• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking, to include IPSEC and SSL.
• Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
• An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony, to include Avaya/Nortel telephone switch interface.
• An understanding of RF transport mediums to include cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.
• An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.
• Ability to design small to medium scale voice, video, and data networks. Familiarity and experience with various encryption devices and industry standard commercial encryption methods.
• Knowledge of WAN technologies to include ISDN, POTS, and Satellite voice and data circuits and terminal device configuration.
• Understanding and experience applying RF communications systems to include HF/VHF/UHF, microwave, and VSAT systems.
• Thorough understanding and experience with application of routing protocols (particularly TCP/IP) and the configuration and use of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with wireless standards such…