Network Engineer - Hospital Ship

CACI is seeking a Network Engineer to support a United States Hospital Ship. This role involves significant travel (up to 75% local) and requires deployment aboard the ship for missions and shipyard periods, providing embedded contractor support for extended durations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or FCC Technician Class Amateur Radio License (higher levels such as Amateur Extra are acceptable) and provide a copy to hospital staff.
• Work independently in uniquely challenging conditions while onboard a hospital ship, delivering fast‑paced solutions to life‑altering problems worldwide.
• Ensure optimal operation of the existing network system onboard.
• Provide technical support for multiple security enclaves, including Cisco routing & switching, network security systems, SATCOM connectivity fundamentals and troubleshooting, firewalls, VoIP, Wi‑Fi equipment, Palo Alto firewalls, Forescout, Nutanix Acropolis, Windows Server 2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows 11 PCs, and medical device interconnectivity.
• Perform additional IT duties as directed by the MTF IT Director, supporting other divisions and providing direct mission support beyond the primary role.
• Deploy and embark aboard the hospital ship for assigned missions and out‑of‑state shipyard periods, maintaining readiness to serve as embedded contractor support staff for the duration of deployments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years enterprise‑level IT administration experience and 2 years healthcare informatics administration/support.
• Expertise in network operations, including configuration and provisioning of edge equipment (switches, wireless controllers, access points), core and distribution layer switching, and routing with emphasis on OSPF and MPLS.
• Firewall configuration and provisioning, troubleshooting of multi‑vendor network technologies, and repair/diagnosis of copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Security systems knowledge related to AAA.
• Implementation of network management focused on compliance, SD‑WAN, and micro‑segmentation.
• Current IAT II or III certification (CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
• Recommended certifications: Cisco (CCNA, CCNP), Palo Alto (NSP, SOP), Forescout (FCSA, FCSE).
• Ability to deploy on short notice for extended periods.
• U.S. citizen, fluent in English.
• Physical ability to lift and carry 50 lb or more and climb steep ladders and staircases.
• Valid U.S. Government SECRET security clearance and TOP SECRET eligibility for privileged access.
• Complete required security training (SERE Level B, ISOPREP, Cyber Awareness, etc.) within 90 days of award or within 5 days of departing designated homeport, whichever is sooner.
• Valid non‑diplomatic U.S. passport with at least one year remaining before expiration (obtainable within 30 days after hire).

Desired Experience

• Combat operation experience or prior military service.
• Industry certifications in Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or Forescout administration.
• Experience in medical IT environments, particularly Navy or Defense Health Agency medical systems.
• Familiarity with Government, commercial shipping, and healthcare industry programs and standards, including Department of War (DoW) and Department of the Navy (DoN) policies.
• Experience with campus networking, wireless, voice services, storage networking, and fundamental SATCOM operations.

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity where character and innovation are central to the mission.
• An environment of trust that values each employee’s unique contributions.
• Flexible time‑off benefits that provide autonomy over personal scheduling.
• Robust learning resources to support continuous growth and career development.
• Opportunities to advance critical national missions while building on CACI’s legacy of business success.

Benefits

CACI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and protect employees and their families, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time‑off benefits.

Pay Range

The proposed salary range for this position is $75,200 – $158,100, with final compensation influenced by geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications.