Job Description

Job Profile:

IT Network Engineering T4

JR Type:

Funded

Job Category:

Information Technology

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

None

Percentage of Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:

Local

Program/Opportunity Name:

Program | DHS DeskTop

Referral Bonus Plan:

$1,000

Anticipated Posting End: 6/23/2025

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS) located in Denver, CO.

• Responsible for the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of networks for a federal government customer's distributed enterprise network environment supporting voice, data, and video services.
• Establish networking environment by managing system configuration, installing systems, documenting system architecture, and adhering to network standards.
• Provide 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. 
• Configure, install, troubleshoot various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VPN), LAN, and WAN.
• Provide recommended patching and upgrades ensuring mitigation of non-compliant and vulnerable hardware and software.
• Analyze user’s Information Technology (IT) requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures.
• Validate system requirements and provide recommendations.
• Advise senior level customers on network architecture and optimization.
• Support end-user deployments via Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

More About the Role:

• Implement and maintain an enterprise network environment to include Cisco routers, Cisco & Dell switches (Multi-Layer, Data Center/ Access/Core/ Distribution), Palo Alto firewalls and Software Defined Access (SDA) 
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), IP/Ports and Protocols Listings, and Network Diagrams

• Conduct testing of network systems. Maximize network performance by monitoring performance; responding to and troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; conducting equipment refreshes; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.
• Utilize monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, assess network performance, and trace data and protocol activity.
• Track all work activities in Service Now.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry On Duty (EOD) - Active EOD preferred
• BA/BS + 8 years of applicable experience or 14 years without degree
• One of the following certifications:

o CompTIA Network+

o CCNA

o CCNP

• Previous experience working on physical and logical network infrastructure installation or deployment/refresh projects
• Experience with making configuration changes on switches, routers, and firewalls
• Experience with systems and network monitoring tools
• Experience gathering technical and business customer requirements
• Strong networking background to be able to troubleshoot complex network issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with senior customers to field and troubleshooting questions and issues
• Experience with well-architected design principles for network Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Operational Excellence, and Cost Optimization
• Implementation of Network KPIs and Dashboards for measuring, assessing, and reporting the quality, health, and capability of the network
• Experience with Software Defined Networks
• Windows Server administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Security+
• CCNP Security
• Implementation of New Generation Firewalls
• Experience with Cisco DNA-C
• Experience with Windows Domain and Active Directory environments
• Previous DHS or DoD experience
• Cloud network or architecture experience (E.g., Nutanix, AWS, Azure, Google, etc.)

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:

$90,300 - 189,600 USD

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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