Systems Administration Design Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 5/31/2024

CACI is looking for a Systems Administration Design Engineer to assist with projects that pertain to the Range, Communications, and Network segments that support the U.S. Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN).

The position will provide support to modification projects upgrading the server, storage, and networks supporting the U.S. Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN). You will bring your advanced knowledge and experience to bear on the complex challenges confronting a critical national asset. You will help plan and coordinate computer network initiatives that will include researching, evaluating and recommending new computer network equipment and technologies. You will have the opportunity to influence and inform customer design decisions, assist in planning for the long-range sustainment of AFSCN, implement agreed upon designs, and, when required, support operational issues.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Be responsible for designing and implementing changes to the client’s systems in accordance with project Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Statement of Work (SOW)

• Create system and network designs that determine appropriate scale and scope of technical solutions and describe the impact of those changes

• Coordinate closely with cybersecurity, networking, software, and test engineering teams

• Maintain a close working relationship with client’s engineering staff

• Create Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), Bill of Materials (BOM), and Basis of Estimation (BOE)

• Provide informational support to the Contractor Supported Weapons Systems (CSWS) logistics process to include Providing location data, nomenclature, and characterization for new and deleted equipment; Provide data for Sparing Analysis; Provide licensing guidance

• Provide informational support to the Engineering Documentation Management process to include USAF Tech Order (T.O.) creation and modification

• Patch management for the AFSCN mission systems

• Troubleshoot Windows OS and Microsoft application security patch installations.

• Create installation and rollback plans

• Participate in proposal development in response to customer modification direction

• Communicate clearly and concisely in voice, written word, and graphics to conduct formal milestone customer briefings

• Install and configure systems at customer locations (approximately 25% currently anticipated)

• Support installation teams from central operational locations.

• Assist in every day troubleshooting at the lab environment set up to mimic the AFSCN

• Assists with designs, analyses, tests and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.

• Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for design.

• Functional understanding of network Layer 2 /3 switching and routing protocols.

• Inform management in a clear, concise, and timely manner of any customer or network related issues.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Information Technology or equivalent field. Experience can be substituted for degree requirements.

• Minimum 5 years of IT experience

• VMware 6.X, Microsoft Server 2012 and later, NetApp Storage Systems, Linux

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server administration, Windows File Servers, IIS, DHCP and DNS

• Possess core understanding of IT fundamentals including knowledge of hardware functions (switches, routers, servers etc.), database functions, storage, and networking

• Knowledge of network design architectures and troubleshooting

• Have exceptional time management skills and ability to switch between project tasks effectively

• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Industry related certifications

• Security+ Have proficiency in Visio, PowerPoint, Excel and Project

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.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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:

$74,600-$156,700