Job Description

Computer Networking - Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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What You’ll Get to Do:

Are you a fully-cleared Computer Network Engineer with a passion for resolving complex issues and applying your skills in support of a unique national security mission? We invite you to apply for this exciting Computer Network Engineer position. Join our team and be a crucial part of our customer’s mission success!

You’ll spend your days working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and performing in-depth and complex engineering and analysis involving all aspects of the networks including core, distribution edge, border, Layer 3/2 routing and switching.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and analyze network solutions and provide expertise to identify vulnerabilities in solutions.
• Keep up with the latest networking technologies and best practices.
• Apply your deep understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber network operational capabilities to develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as plans are executed.
• Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.

More About the Role:

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Flexible, decisive & proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Internal and external customer interface experience.
• Experience with planning, designing, and executing network security analysis and development.
• Hands-on experience with networking hardware, such as routers, firewalls, switches, load balancers and VPN concentrators.
• The ability to do complex analysis on networks and systems for weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
• Experience with network automation and monitoring systems, such as Ansible, Python, rGPC and Riverbed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and/or U*NIX.
• Perform in-depth and complex engineering and analysis involving all aspects of the networks including core, distribution edge, border, Layer 3/2 routing and switching.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and analyze network solutions and provide expertise to identify vulnerabilities in solutions.
• Keep up with the latest networking technologies and best practices.
• Apply your deep understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber network operational capabilities to develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as plans are executed.
• Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Advanced proficiency using open-source tools such Metasploit, BurpSuite, nmap, Nagios, and Wireshark.
• Excellent written communications skills.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and VPNs.
• Requisite years’ experience as a Computer Network Engineer or similar role (see Education for requirements)

   

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced GIAC and/or (ISC)2 network/cyber security specialties
• Familiar with 802.11, Bluetooth and LTE protocols and technologies
• Experience with wired telephony technology (hardware or core software)
• Familiar with mobile telephony technology (hardware or core software)
• Experience with ubiquitous core network device (switch/router/hub) technology (hardware or core software)

Education: Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security). Note that 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an associate’s degree.

Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis.  In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, Computer/networking engineering and/or analysis, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration. 

Level 3

4 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR

6 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR

8 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR

10 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree

Level 4

7 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR

9 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR

11 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR

13 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$94,400 - $198,300

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.

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