MDA Network Controller

MDA Network Controller

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: Continental US

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What You’ll Get to Do

CACI is looking for a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Network Controller to support our customer on the DISA GSM-O II program.  Our customer, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), acts as the provider of GIG/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the Department of Defense (DoD), and national security organizations.  This position directly supports the DISA-provided GIG capabilities and services in our 24x7 Missile Defense (MD) Operation Support Cell (OSC), often working in tandem with our Transport, IP, and/or Unified Capabilities (UC) NOCs.

More About the Role

• Responsible for overall network support for customer programs, including monitoring and evaluating various components of the DISA Enterprise Network.

• Partner with engineering team to provide specifications for network architecture, evaluating and integrating new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments.

• Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and system architectures to develop solutions for network outages or other systems issues.

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution of complex network problems.

• Interacts with customers and/or senior leadership regarding network engineering, technical considerations, and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.

• May be required to troubleshoot issues utilizing established procedures.

• This is a rotating shift position and must be available for a rotating shift.

• Verify equipment is operating within parameters of predetermined configurations and react to alarms as necessary.

• Work with DoD SATCOM Gateway facilities and deployed operators to troubleshoot and resolve SONET, IP, and SATCOM network issues.

• Provide SONET/SDH/IP network support, including configuration of switches, routers, multiplexers, media converters, and modems.

• Utilization of diagrams, maps, cut sheets, and TSOs/SAAs/GAAs as source documentation for network configuration.

• Utilize ticketing applications to aid in customer problem tracking and resolution in all aspects of the network integral to our customer's communications.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• High School diploma and 2-4 yrs. of related experience; Associate and Bachelor's degrees preferred.

• Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification (Security+ CE) before the start date.

• Ability to work in a 24/7 operation.

• Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, and performance management.

• Understanding of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) architecture and signal flow.

• Expertise in one or more of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, Promina, CISCO (multiplexers), Juniper, ADTRAN, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching, SATCOM/MILSATCOM.

• General understanding of network topologies, both transport and IP.

• Familiarity with the operation of trunk (bulk), MILSATCOM, and data encryption devices.

• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance and can obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.

• Certification in Network Technology, e.g. CCNA

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.

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