Network Engineer (Nightshift 6PM to 6AM)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

If you are a network engineer with a passion for resolving issues and optimizing network performance and playing a key role ensuring user experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting Network Engineer position.

Join our team and be a crucial part of our organization's IT success. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse team is crucial. You will have the unique opportunity to experience and contribute across many aspects of our business, working alongside our programs as they support a diverse set of customers.

As a Junior Network Engineer, you'll gain hands-on experience with the essential technologies and practices that power our connected world. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, learning and contributing to the daily operations of our dynamic network environment.

This position follows a Panama shift, hours are from 6pm-6am.

Responsibilities:

Network Monitoring & Incident Reporting:

Learn to use industry standard monitoring tools to observe network performance, availability, and security under the guidance of senior engineers.Assist in identifying and reporting network alerts, outages, and performance issues.Shadow senior engineers during incident response and contribute to initial troubleshooting efforts.Update and maintain incident tickets with guidance from senior engineers, documenting basic troubleshooting steps and actions taken.Gain exposure to collaborating with Operations and Security teams during incident resolution.

Basic Troubleshooting & Support:

Develop an understanding of network security practices and assist senior engineers in maintaining a secure network environment.Participate in incident response efforts in a support role, following established procedures.Assist with network change implementations under the supervision of senior engineers.Learn to troubleshoot basic network issues related to switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers with guidance from senior engineers.Shadow senior engineers during interactions with ISPs, vendors, and internal teams to resolve network connectivity issues.Provide basic support for LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VoIP, and wireless network infrastructure as directed.Network Documentation & Maintenance:

Perform routine health checks and basic maintenance tasks on

network devices under the supervision of senior engineers.Assist with maintaining network documentation, including configurations, troubleshooting steps, and operational processes.Shadow senior engineers during network performance tuning and capacity planning activities to gain practical experience.

Security & Compliance:

Become familiar with client and company network security policies and best practices.Assist senior engineers in monitoring for security threats, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access attempts.Participate in network audits, compliance checks, and security incident response activities in a support role.

Qualifications:

Required: 

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearanceBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience (bachelor’s degree in applicable field may be substituted for 5 years of experience).Security+ Certification  Technical Skills:Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar network equipmentStrong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, etc.)In-Depth knowledge of network security concepts (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, ACLs)Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plusScripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, Ansible) are an advantageSoft Skills:Strong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision during night shiftsEffective communication skills for incident documentation and escalationAbility to handle stressful situations and critical outages with a calm approachExperience utilizing ticketing systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, Remedy etc.)

Desired: 

Industry certifications related to data networking (CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIP, etc.)DoD certifications (CISSP, etc.)Experience with DoD network cyber security and DISA STIG requirementsKnowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN)ITIL Foundation CertificationExperience working with DoD customers.3+ Years working in a NOC/SOC environment

 

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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.

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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:

$66,100 - $135,600

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.