Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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Are you a passionate and skilled Network Engineer looking to make a significant impact? CACI's Enterprise Network Solutions (ENS) division is thrilled to announce an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic team in support of an innovative Air Force Modernization program.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, contributing to the modernization of unclassified and classified base area networks. Your expertise will drive site surveys, design, and installation activities across wired, wireless, broadband, and ISP/OSP solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise network modernization efforts.
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available wired and wireless network architectures.
• Support modernization initiatives involving campus, data center, WAN, and remote site connectivity.
• Develop and maintain network design documentation, implementation plans, test procedures, and technical artifacts.
• Perform network assessments, gap analyses, and technical evaluations of existing infrastructure.
• Engineer and integrate routing, switching, security, and network services solutions.
• Support network migration and cutover activities with minimal operational impact.
• Troubleshoot complex network performance and interoperability issues across multi-vendor environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and secure network segmentation.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations for modernization roadmaps.
• Support automation and orchestration efforts using infrastructure-as-code and scripting methodologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership during project execution.
• Coordinate with vendors, program stakeholders, and operational teams throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Must currently hold U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or architecture roles.
• High School diploma or associate degree with 10+ years performing as a Manager in DoD supporting large, complex networks.
• Strong experience with:
  
  o Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
  
  o Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
  
  o Enterprise switching technologies
  
  o VLANs, VRFs, QoS, multicast, and high-availability protocols
  
  o Network security fundamentals and segmentation
  
  o WAN and remote connectivity solutions
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting Cisco or equivalent enterprise networking platforms.
• Experience with network monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to support implementation, testing, and operational transition activities.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• DoD 8140 IAT II Baseline Certification:
  
  o CompTIA Security+ CE or SSCP
• CCNA

Desired:

• Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies and architectures.
• Experience with enterprise wired network modernization initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise wireless networking technologies, including IEEE 802.11 standards.
• Experience with broadband wireless technologies including:
  
  o Point-to-Point (PtP)
  
  o Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP)
  
  o 4G/5G connectivity solutions
• Experience with Cisco SD-Access, EVPN/VXLAN, or similar SDN solutions.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) pillars and relevant solutions.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Python, Terraform, or APIs.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud or edge computing environments.
• Relevant certifications such as:
  
  o CCNP
  
  o CWNP

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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 values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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.

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:
$85,800 - $180,200

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