Network Operations & Engineering Manager

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Network Operations & Engineering Manager to join our Desktop Support Services (DSS) team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Network Operations & Engineering Manager will serve as the technical manager and unified point of leadership for network engineering operations across multiple DHS DSS task orders. This role is responsible for providing management oversight of Tier 1 NOC Tier 2 WAN/LAN and Tier 3 WAN/LAN teams while ensuring standardization consistency and excellence in network support delivery across all contract task orders. The Network Engineering Lead will act as the single authoritative voice representing all DSS network operations to DHS stakeholders.


Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical manager and unified leader for network engineering operations across multiple DSS task orders. Responsibilities include:

Provide technical leadership and management oversight for Tier 1 NOC Tier 2 WAN/LAN and Tier 3 WAN/LAN support teams across multiple task orders
Act as the single unified voice representing all contract network operations to DHS stakeholders and facilitate communication between technical teams program management and government stakeholders
Lead mentor and develop network engineering staff through regular performance reviews one-on-ones and coaching to ensure high performance and professional growth
Establish and enforce network engineering standards best practices and procedures to ensure consistency in network design implementation troubleshooting and support methodologies across all DSS task orders
Manage escalations between support tiers provide technical expertise for complex network issues affecting desktop connectivity and oversee handling of incoming escalations and participation in major incident bridge calls
Manage troubleshoot and oversee maintenance of network devices including Cisco routers switches wireless access points firewalls (ASA and Palo Alto) Bluecoat proxies VPN and Zscaler
Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance standardization and industry best practices
Develop and maintain unified network documentation runbooks Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) network architecture diagrams Knowledge Base articles work instructions and job aids across all DSS contracts
Establish metrics and KPIs to measure team performance network health and service delivery
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality
Lead postmortem activities and drive operational improvements based on lessons learned
Ensure compliance with federal security requirements DHS policies and Government procedures
Foster a unified team culture ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing across task order boundaries and eliminate silos to deliver consistent service and user experience
Lead technical review meetings provide consolidated status updates to program management and conduct knowledge transfer sessions with operations and engineering teams on new solutions systems applications and tools
Ensure teams respond effectively to systems alerts triage troubleshoot and resolve incidents in 24/7/365 environment
Manage coordination with other support teams including Service Desk and Security Operations Center
Coordinate patching updates upgrades refreshes and other maintenance activities

Qualifications:

Required:

Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry On Duty (EOD)
B.S. 15 years of applicable experience OR M.S. 12 years of applicable experience
Minimum 5-7 years in a technical leadership or management role overseeing multi-tier network support operations (NOC Tier 2 Tier 3) on a federal government contract
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or higher
ITIL Foundation certification (or ability to obtain within first three months)
Expert-level knowledge of enterprise WAN and LAN technologies including Cisco switches routers firewalls VPNs and wireless access points
Advanced experience with Network analysis tools and IP services (IPv4/IPv6 Multicast QoS SDN SNMP VoIP VTC)
Strong experience with routing protocols and technologies (OSPF BGP MPLS RSVP/LDP L2/3VPNs VRFs IKE/IPSec GRE tunnels MTU Import/Export policies)
Experience with network security technologies (firewalls IPS/IDS VPN NAC) and wireless networking (802.11 standards controllers access points)
Knowledge of network services critical to desktop support (DHCP DNS Active Directory integration)
Experience using ServiceNow service management software (or similar tool)
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical issues for non-technical audiences
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with proven ability to influence and drive standardization across organizational boundaries
Flexibility to work standard business hours with availability for critical incident response and occasional travel between customer sites


Desired:

Previous DHS experience supporting Desktop Support Services or similar enterprise IT contracts
Previous DoD experience
Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Active DHS Entry On Duty (EOD)
CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) or equivalent expert-level certification
Security or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
Additional Cisco certifications (CCNA Wireless CCNP Security etc.)
Wireless certifications (CWNA CWSP or vendor-specific)
Deep knowledge of Problem Management best practices and processes
Experience with Palo Alto firewalls Bluecoat proxies and Zscaler
Familiarity with SD-WAN and modern network architectures

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is: