Site Lead Engineer - Senior
CACI International IncAbout the role
The Opportunity:
Lead CACI's technical execution of enterprise network modernization efforts at U.S. Air Force/Space Force bases across CONUS, as a Senior Site Lead Engineer. In this role, you’ll oversee site surveys, develop network designs, and guide installation activities across wired, wireless, and broadband systems. You’ll implement secure architectures, create topology diagrams, support SPRIP development, and ensure post-installation transition success through direct collaboration with engineering and O&M teams. This position is ideal for a senior engineer capable of owning technical execution and compliance across a wide range of complex site deployments. The Senior Site Lead Engineer is a Senior role that will require multi-disciplined network experience across wired, wireless, and mobile broadband solutions.
Responsibilities:
Understands requirements; creates designs and network topology artifacts to meet or exceed connectivity, availability, reliability, and security SLAs.
Leads the development of designs, plans and policies, and implementations of data networks based on the customer’s performance criteria and specifications.
Provides oversight and leadership of site surveys and network assessments to determine the best hardware and software components for network upgrades to ensure networks are reliable, efficient, and secure.
Shepherds preliminary and final SPRIP development. Ensures installations are performed within safety standards and work site conditions (cleanliness), including restoration of the site to original or better condition.
Provides Post-Deployment Over-the-Shoulder-Training to the O&M team to ensure smooth transition of the networks systems.
Designs and implements routing policies and load balancing solutions for the customer using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols.
Creates cyber artifacts such as topology/data flow diagrams, hardware/software lists, STIG checklists, ports/protocols/services, and POA&Ms.
Designs and implements secure networks, systems, and application architectures.
Provides implementation and support of network management such as SNMP, SYSLOG, and orchestration.
Creates LOM to capture all major components and installation materials to ensure successful deployment of systems.
Prepares or contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
Ensures network solutions comply with all pertinent DAF policies and established compliant IT system integrations.
Coordinates with local Communication Squadron and/or regional cybersecurity teams to configure, turn up, and cutover new deployments.
Assists the O&M team in troubleshooting network-related issues post-deployment of the new systems.
Resolves technical issues with networks, hardware, and software. Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
Qualifications:
Required:
US Citizen with Secret security clearance
7+ years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree is required (High School diploma or associate degree plus 9+ years of experience as a Network Engineer on large, complex network may be considered in lieu of advanced degree)
MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and AutoCAD proficiency
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with their team and customers
Strong leadership skill
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