Lead Network Engineer

Job description

Lead Network Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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**The Opportunity:**
The Lead Network Engineer provides leadership on the program to develop, modernize, enhance, operate and sustain transport services for NGA.

The Lead Network Engineer is responsible for all technical performance and will serve as the primary point of contact within the Contractor PMO for all technical matters and issues related to transport and network services.

**Responsibilities:**
• Provide engineering expertise and guidance for the design, development, implementation, operations and sustainment of transport services that enhance overall system performance and availability.
• Lead the research, analysis, solution design and implementation planning of solution for the modernization of existing transport solutions and infrastructures.
• Drive strategic technological innovation, demonstrating a breadth and depth of knowledge in all things related to the complex operations of transport services.
• Provide technical knowledge and analysis of high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration advice on complex matters that require expert level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.

**Qualifications:**
• Demonstrated specialized experience with implementing, engineering, architecting, designing or operating network technologies with an emphasis in DoD capabilities.

•TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Demonstrated experience leading design and implementation of complex transport IT solutions on a large program ($100M+ total contract value).
• Demonstrated leadership experience serving as a chief architect, chief engineer, functional manager or team lead for a minimum of 10 years.
• Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise network systems deploying routing protocols and technologies such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS),
• Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Layer VPNs and Mobile-VPN.
• Demonstrated experience presenting briefings to senior customer management and customer stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Computer Science, Communications, Engineering or IT-related discipline.
• Demonstrated specialized experience with implementing, engineering, architecting and designing network Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering models.
• Demonstrated specialized experience with implementing, engineering, architecting and designing virtual private networks using Layer 2 and Layer 3 methodologies to include next generation multicast VPN.
• Certified as a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, or Juniper Network Certified Expert – Enterprise (JNCIE-ENT) or 15+ years of experience in design, implementation and configuration with Cisco, Juniper, and KG family cryptographic equipment product lines.
• Demonstrated experience in network design, engineering and operations with 542 emphasis on NGA capabilities.

**Desired:**
• Demonstrated 5 or more years of experience supporting an IC or DoD agency in adopting and transitioning systems and services to cloud environments, including hybrid 545 cloud environments.
• Demonstrated specialized experience applying ICD 503 or Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/3 requirements to secure information systems.
• Demonstrated 5 or more years of experience supporting an IC or DoD agency in adopting and transitioning systems and services to cloud environments.
• Demonstrated 5 or more years of experience working with the IC Network Requirement Environment (NRE) working groups.

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**What You Can Expect:**

**A culture of integrity.**

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do.

As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

**An environment of trust.**

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day.

You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

**A focus on continuous growth.**

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

(https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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**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 (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$120,800 - $265,800

_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._

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