Systems Administration Design Engineer
CACI International IncAbout the role
The Opportunity:
CACI is looking for a Systems Administration Design Engineer to perform System Administrator development and design duties for modification projects. This position will be focused on upgrading the servers, storage, and networks supporting the U.S. Space Force Satellite Control Network (SCN).
You will bring your advanced knowledge and experience to bear on the complex challenges confronting a critical national asset. You will have the opportunity to influence and inform customer design decisions, assist in planning for the long-range sustainment of SCN, implement agreed upon designs, and, when required, support operational issues.
Responsibilities:
Be responsible for assisting in the design and change implementations 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 USSF Tech Order (T.O.) creation and modification
Troubleshoot Windows OS, Microsoft application, and Linux 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 SCN
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.
Qualifications:
Required:
BS Degree in Information Technology or equivalent field. Experience can be substituted for degree requirements.
Minimum 3 years of IT experience
VMware 6.X and later, 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 the ability to obtain one
Current 8570.01 Certification or the ability to obtain withing 90 days of hire (Security+, CISSP)
Desired:
Industry related certifications
Have proficiency in Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
Experience with Engineering V-Model
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 -
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