MPLS Network engineering

CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities.

Job Overview:

MPLS Network engineering

Objections/Requirements/Qualifications/:

• To become an active member of the network engineering virtual team responsible for MPLS architecture and design globally as well as for low level engineering development.
• The successful candidate is expected to actively participate in solution development, brainstorming and whiteboarding, working in the lab to validate high level concepts and low-level design, conduct test cycle, understand and troubleshoot the issues seen in the lab, work and document proof of concepts (POCs);
• Collaborate with vendors (Cisco) on selection of appropriate technical solutions and whilst troubleshooting technical issues revealed in the lab.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand current network infrastructure, requirements, develop consensus, and drive results towards MPLS enablement on time and within budget.
• Manage MPLS network projects from conception through operations handover.
• Contribute to standards and design patterns. Deliver solutions tailored to internal business requirements. Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and real-life hands-on experience in MPLS technology (primarily Layer3 VPN)
• Strong working knowledge of BGP, OSPF and IP multicast
• experience and/or knowledge of multicast in MPLS is a big plus
• experience with Cisco IOS XR/ASR 9000 is a big plus
• Good understanding Cisco hardware (or at least other vendor) in relation to MPLS.
• Solid understanding of IP Networking (TCP/IP and packet analysis)
• Working experience of using Spirent or similar traffic generator is a big plus
• Ability to write technical documentation
• Ability to describe technical concept; verbally and on paper
• Experience working for Service Provider or network vendor is a plus
• Cisco Certification, CCIE a plus

We are looking for individual with sharp learning abilities and who able to articulate MPLS technology internals including control and data plane inside out rather who remember some configuration aspects and who able to work independently (so as in a team) and proactively.

What we can offer you

We don't settle for people that can just do the job, we look for people that are constantly trying to push the boundaries and improve what we do. This is what makes CACI a great team to be a part of.

Innovation is hugely important to us, we aim to ensure that everybody in the business gets to spend 5% of their time innovating and training. If you are an innovative thinker and like to challenge the norm, coming up with new ways of doing things, then you will be surrounded by likeminded people at CACI.

Our goal is to become a key partner in IT and Network Services space, providing top quality solutions and experts, using cutting edge technology and techniques. As a member of our team, you will be key to helping us achieve this goal.

Progression

We understand that your career progression is important to you. At CACI people get promoted on merit, when they are ready. This means that your career is completely in your own hands and there is never a ceiling for your progress. We work with you to plan and develop your career through six monthly reviews (annual at a more level). We will provide clear expectations and KPI's

Everyone's career path is different. We welcome people exploring different areas and trying out new skillsets. Just because you start off down one path doesn't mean you are committed to it indefinitely. At CACI you have the freedom to carve your own career path.

Flexibility:

The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration and that tends to work best when we are all in the office working together. That said, we fully appreciate that everyone leads busy lives and we can't always be in the office. This is why we embrace hybrid working. The aim is to be on the client site 3 times a week so you are inspired the culture and dynamism of the wider teams.

Development:

Your development is key and is a top priority for the team. We offer 3 types of training: externally run consulting courses, externally run bespoke courses and internal courses. Everyone has different training requirements which means everyone has their own training plan. A bespoke training plan will be created for you when you join.

Benefits

We have a range of benefits on offer to support you. We have a comprehensive list of schemes ranging from pension plans, to health and wellness policies, in addition you can opt into a selection of flexible benefits to meet your personal needs.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus related to meetings booked (or sales made)
• Pension contributions up to 5% (matched by employee and employer)
• Life Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Private Health Insurance from 2nd anniversary
• Sickness & Disability income protection from 3rd anniversary
• On site gym membership