CACI International

Application Network Service Engineer

CACI International$90K — $189K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain polygraph prior to start
  • DOD 8140 Certification (minimum Security+)
  • 16+ years experience without a degree, or 12+ years with a BS/BA
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in IT hardware/software design and implementation
  • Knowledge of Microsoft AD, Local/Global Traffic Manager, Big IP, Infoblox

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and deliver PKI authentication solutions and traffic management systems
  • Oversee load balancing and reverse proxy solutions across multiple platforms
  • Design and configure IP address management technologies like DNS, DHCP, NTP
  • Analyze system architectures to create detailed infrastructure designs
  • Collaborate with teams to refine requirements ensuring service availability
  • Research design characteristics to inform technology decisions
  • Develop test cases and scripts ensuring full coverage prior to deployment

Benefits

  • Flexible time off policy
  • Access to robust learning resources for personal and professional development
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, and retirement support
  • Opportunities for continuous growth and career advancement
  • A culture of integrity and trust with focus on character and innovation
Full Job Description
Job Title: Application Network Service Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 75%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Application Network Services Engineer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this role, you will be the technical authority for designing and engineering advanced applicationcentric network services that ensure availability, resiliency, and highperformance user experiences across the enterprise. You will translate mission needs, system architectures, and operational objectives into detailed, scalable infrastructure designs backed by rigorous testing and experimentation. You will also lead the evolution of network service capabilities through innovation, continual service improvement, and seamless transition of engineered solutions into operations.

The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities:

  • Engineer and deliver PKI authentication solutions, secure traffic offloading, and highly available local and global traffic management systems supporting DoDIIS and DTE COE enterprise environments.

  • Provide traffic management, accountability, and functional oversight of load balancing and reverse proxy solutions across platforms such as Local Traffic Manager, Global Traffic Manager, BigIP, and TCLdriven configurations.

  • Design and configure secure IP address management technologiesincluding DNS, DHCP, and NTPfor internal and customer workstations, servers, and virtual infrastructure.

  • Analyze requirements, concepts of operations, and system architectures to create detailed infrastructure designs aligned with program objectives.

  • Collaborate with Operations teams and Government stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure availability, reliability, resiliency, and operability goals are achievable.

  • Research optimal design characteristics and conduct Analyses of Alternatives to drive informed decisions on technologies, feasibility studies, and proofs of concept.

  • Incorporate capacity, performance, and servicelevel metrics into designs to maximize infrastructure efficiency and user experience.

  • Produce engineering and design artifacts, test cases, training materials, and documentationincluding CONOPSwhile independently or leading small teams.

  • Investigate emerging technologies, evaluate integration benefits, and perform objective tradeoff analyses as part of Continual Service Improvement and innovation activities.

  • Utilize Lab environments to conduct experimentation, feasibility assessments, and technology investigations.

  • Develop comprehensive unit and systemlevel test cases and scripts, ensuring full test coverage and validation in Lab environments prior to deployment.

  • Support the transfer of engineered solutions to Operations through Acceptance testing, Blue/Green fielding, and early production rollout.

  • Develop strategies for assessment, planning, vendor evaluation, procurement, implementation, governance, compliance, and risk management across phased deployments.

  • Support engineeringtooperations transition activities to ensure sustained operational performance.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start

  • DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)

  • HS and 16+ years of experience, an AA and 14+ years of experience, BS/BA and 12+ years of experience, MS/MA and 10+ years of experience, or PhD and 8+ years of experience

  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience designing, integrating, validating, and implementing IT hardware and software solutions

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Local/Global Traffic Manager, Big IP, Infoblox, and related technologies

  • Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies

Desired:

  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

  • Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments

  • ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher)

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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, 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 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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300-$189,600

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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