Network Communication Engineer

Posted:
9/17/2024, 5:19:13 AM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ McLean, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Network Communication Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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CACI is seeking a Network Communication Engineer!  You will be responsible for designing, developing, and creating innovative concepts and ideas to enhance all visual aspects of the company or client brand.  This will include all external and internal communications, and advertising and promotional materials to include literature, print, multimedia, and social media marketing, web applications, presentations, videos, and similar graphics applications.  You will also be involved in the planning, designing and preparation of artwork (audio, video and visual), as well as strategy and conceptualization of new designs.  Invent your future and make a lasting impact at CACI!

Duties Include but are not limited to:

  • Experience leading a team providing 24x7 operations and maintenance (O&M) support for a portfolio of airborne communication systems

  • Maintain productive working relationships with staff in other communications.

  • Address problems of system integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms.

  • Perform day-to-day management of the program

  • Provide management of contract personnel, ensure high quality and acceptable task completion, and ensure deliverables within their contract are in compliance

  • Research, acquiring, edit and produce commercial broadcast-quality video and audio informational materials for use on web and traditional media platforms.

  • Identify and select newsworthy events.

  • Produce radio, television and documentary scripts, narrations, public service announcements, and spot announcements.

  • Assist in developing and producing content for new and emerging communication vehicles, such as blogs, audio, video, and online publications.

  • Expert in all phases of the project lifecycle including design, procurement, integration, testing, and deployment.

  • Select associated visual material as necessary and available.

  • Consult with project teams and end users to identify application requirements.

  • Perform feasibility analysis on potential future projects.

  • Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools.

  • Duties may include planning, designing and preparation of artwork (audio, video and visual), as well as strategy and conceptualization of new designs

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, from an accredited institution

  • 5+ years of relevant experience

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph 

  • Experience with  working closely with leaders on the performance criteria and due dates during service delivery, and successful overall project completion

  • Understanding of and ability to apply the principles of layout and design of photographic projects using industry standard software, with an emphasis on Adobe Creative Suite 6 Production Premium software and hardware for layout, editing, and producing final multimedia products

  • Knowledge of end-to-end production of professional video and audio materials (e.g. conception, design, execution, finishing/editing, and distribution/publishing)

  • Knowledge of copyright laws applicable to visual information production

  • Experienced in designing, integrating and performing O&M functions to custom IT and communications equipment.

  • Expert solutions provider to include Ethernet, grounding, RF and wireless communication settings and operating system and driver conflicts and versioning.

  • Expert in all phases of the project lifecycle including design, procurement, integration, testing, and deployment.

  • Must be familiar with a Mirrorless camera

  • Demonstrated (non-academic) experience in a similar role (day-to-day management as a contractor supporting a government enterprise IT environment)

  • Demonstrated experience defining measurable metrics to monitor progress

  • Team member to travel back and forth from primary location to ICCB Bethesda 50% of the time.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Working knowledge of other desktop publishing software (e.g. Black Magic Davinci version 18 or later, Talisma Knowledgebase)

  • Working knowledge of other graphics or photo imaging software

  • Fundamental understanding of Lightroom, PhotoShop

  • Basic understanding of how to:

    • operate a teleprompter

    • operate a sound board, and

    • operating and maintenance of Black Magic camera

  • Understanding of studio lighting as well as a lightboard

  • Experience with production

What we can offer you:

At CACI, our philosophy of employee development and advancement rests on a cultural foundation of providing unlimited and equal opportunity for growth, recognition, and rewards. We provide the environment, support and responsive, available management to nurture and stretch your abilities. We also offer a career mobility program to make it easy to build a dynamic career at CACI and offer flexible work schedule arrangements to support work/life balance.

  • CACI’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) plan allows employees to take vacation as needed, without a set number of minimum or maximum days, and is available day one of employment. 

  • CACI has been named one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2024!

  • CACI also has more than 20 Communities of Practice to share and gain skills and knowledge regarding various technologies and topics including SAP, Salesforce, Agile Development, and many more. The associated Learning Academies provide training and certifications to gain additional skills and build your brand.

  • 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.

  • With over 25,000 employees worldwide, CACI has been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

  • For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll 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 nation's 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.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$85,800 - $180,200

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