Network Infrastructure Specialist

Job Title: Network Infrastructure Specialist

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

Join a team responsible for designing implementing securing and maintaining the enterprise network infrastructure that enables mission-critical operations across a global technology environment. As a Network Infrastructure Specialist you will support the planning deployment operation and modernization of highly available network solutions that connect users applications and systems around the world.

This requisition supports multiple experience levelsfrom technicians and administrators responsible for day-to-day network operations to engineers and architects designing enterprise routing switching firewall wireless and cloud networking solutions. Successful candidates will collaborate across infrastructure cybersecurity systems engineering and operations teams to deliver secure resilient and scalable network services supporting domestic and international missions.

If you enjoy solving complex connectivity challenges implementing modern networking technologies and building secure enterprise infrastructure youll find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while supporting a global mission.

Opportunities are contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

Depending on experience and level responsibilities may include:

• Install configure maintain monitor and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure including routers switches firewalls wireless networks and related technologies.

• Support the design implementation and optimization of local area networks (LAN) wide area networks (WAN) wireless networks and software-defined networking solutions.

• Configure and maintain network routing switching VPN connectivity network segmentation quality of service (QoS) and high-availability solutions.

• Deploy administer and optimize enterprise firewall technologies intrusion prevention systems and network security controls.

• Monitor network performance availability capacity and reliability while identifying and resolving connectivity issues.

• Perform network upgrades technology refreshes equipment installations firmware updates and lifecycle replacement activities.

• Develop and maintain network diagrams configuration documentation technical standards and operational procedures.

• Conduct network performance analysis capacity planning and trend analysis to improve enterprise reliability and scalability.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure network architectures Zero Trust principles access controls and compliance requirements.

• Support cloud networking hybrid infrastructure remote connectivity and enterprise modernization initiatives.

• Develop automation solutions to streamline network provisioning configuration management monitoring and operational support.

• Participate in incident response root cause analysis disaster recovery planning and continuity of operations activities.

• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance resiliency and operational efficiency.

• Senior-level professionals may develop enterprise network architecture establish engineering standards lead modernization initiatives mentor technical staff and provide strategic guidance across multiple programs.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications vary based on position level.

• High School diploma with relevant experience or bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science Computer Engineering Network Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Active Secret Clearance

• Experience supporting enterprise network administration engineering implementation or operations.

• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking routing switching network protocols and enterprise connectivity principles.

• Experience installing configuring maintaining or troubleshooting enterprise networking equipment.

• Familiarity with network monitoring performance analysis troubleshooting methodologies and technical documentation.

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any required Government security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise networking platforms including Cisco Juniper Arista Palo Alto Networks Fortinet or similar technologies.

• Experience configuring routing protocols such as BGP OSPF EIGRP MPLS multicast and VPN technologies.

• Experience with enterprise firewall administration network segmentation IDS/IPS secure remote access and Zero Trust networking.

• Experience supporting LAN WAN wireless SD-WAN software-defined networking (SDN) and cloud networking environments.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure AWS hybrid cloud networking and virtual networking technologies.

• Experience with network automation using Python Ansible REST APIs PowerShell or Infrastructure as Code methodologies.

• Experience using enterprise network monitoring and management platforms such as SolarWinds Cisco DNA Center ThousandEyes PRTG or similar tools.

• Experience supporting Federal Government or Department of State enterprise IT environments.

• Knowledge of ITIL service management change management and configuration management practices.

• Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA CCNP CCIE Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE Fortinet NSE CompTIA Network Security or ITIL Foundation.

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.

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$103800 - $218100