CACI International

Senior 5G & Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Systems Engineer

CACI International$90K — $189K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must have TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical, IT, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of DoD progressive experience in wireless network architecture or telecommunications systems engineering.
  • Deep technical expertise in 3GPP 5G standards and RF spectrum management.
  • Ability to produce clear, concise staff products for senior leaders.
  • Proven experience advising military leaders (O-6 and above) and SES personnel.
  • Hands-on experience with wireless broadband infrastructure and zero-trust cybersecurity architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Support technical oversight and governance for Army 5G experimentation and pilot programs.
  • Guide deployment of Private 5G Networks and Open Radio Access Network architectures.
  • Ensure secure operation of Army 5G data within DoD-assigned spectrum frequencies.
  • Drive joint interoperability initiatives with Multi-National forces.
  • Design secure data exchange frameworks between military networks and commercial 5G systems.
  • Represent Army G-6 interests in military telecommunications forums.
  • Assess and mitigate 5G vulnerabilities within military networks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health.
  • Financial and retirement planning assistance.
  • Family support resources.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Generous time off benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior 5G & Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Systems Engineer

Job Category: Security

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:


CACI is seeking an experienced, action-oriented Senior 5G & Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the Army DCS, G-6, Network Command Control Communications, and Computers (C4) Services Integration (NC4SI) Directorate.

In this high-visibility role, you will act as the bridge between strategic discussions and tangible execution for the Army's enterprise-level IT initiatives. You will work directly with the customer to capture their intent, help architect strategic courses of action, and independently produce the high-quality staff work required to drive mission success. 

Responsibilities:


5G Strategy & Open RAN Modernization:

Enterprise Synchronization: Support the DCS G-6 in providing technical oversight, synchronization, and governance across all Army 5G experimentation and installation pilot programs.
Architecture Implementation: Guide the deployment of Private 5G Networks and Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) architectures tailored to military installation security and performance needs.
Spectrum & Multi-Operator Management: Ensure Army 5G data operates securely within DoD-assigned spectrum frequencies and design commercial architectures that support neutral hosting and multi-operator core networks.

Mission Partner Environment (MPE) & Interoperability:


Joint & Coalition Integration: Drive joint interoperability initiatives to securely synchronize Army command centers with Joint and Multi-National forces (e.g., INDOPACOM, EUCOM, CENTCOM).
Data Exchange Frameworks: Design technical solutions that cross security domains (Cross Domain Solutions) to ensure secure, real-time data flows between legacy military communication networks and commercial 5G systems.

Standards Representation: Represent G-6 equities in Joint, DoD, and international military telecommunications forums to align Army requirements with overarching defense strategies.

Cybersecurity & Network Monitoring:


Vulnerability Mitigation: Assess, mitigate, and continuously monitor 5G vulnerabilities within military infrastructure to shield networks from sophisticated national security threats.
Independent Stream Monitoring: Partner with DISA and US CYBERCOM to help deploy advanced continuous monitoring capabilities for non-commercial, government-transiting 5G packet streams.

Qualifications:

Required: 

  • Must have TS/SCI clearance.

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical, IT, or related field.

  • Minimum of 10 years of DoD progressive experience in wireless network architecture, telecommunications systems engineering, or mobile network operations.

  • Deep technical expertise in 3GPP 5G standards (including Release 15/16/17 and emerging 6G), cellular core networks, and RF spectrum management.

  • Ability to produce clear, concise, and succinct staff products. You must be able to translate technical concepts into actionable insights and present them confidently to senior leaders.

  • Proven experience advising and collaborating directly with military leaders (O-6 and above) and SES personnel.

  • Proven hands-on experience with wireless broadband infrastructure, enterprise deployments, and zero-trust cybersecurity architectures applied to mobile networks.

Desired:

  • Joint Staff, Army/Service Headquarters, or OSD experience at the O-4/O-5 (or equivalent) level or above—specifically in roles requiring heavy staff work and brief production.

  • Comprehensive understanding of the Army Unified Network Plan (AUNP) and tactical network capabilities at the division and echelon-above-corps levels.

  • Direct experience testing, piloting, or deploying O-RAN Alliance-compliant software and decoupled hardware solutions in secure settings.

  • Familiarity with Coalition Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) and specific MPE data sharing standards, data centric security (DCS), and cross-domain technologies.

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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.

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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