CACI International

Senior Network Engineer

CACI International$85K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 7 years of experience, or high school diploma/associate degree plus 9+ years supporting large, complex networks.
  • Extensive experience in wired, wireless, and mobile broadband solutions.
  • Proven leadership in network design, policy development, and upgrade planning.
  • Hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing technologies.
  • Experience creating cyber and compliance artifacts such as STIGs and POA&Ms.
  • Secret eligibility at minimum.

Responsibilities

  • Develop end-to-end network architectures for various platforms.
  • Produce technical documentation meeting connectivity and security SLAs.
  • Conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure and environmental factors.
  • Direct installation activities, ensuring safety compliance.
  • Oversee network configuration and compliance with DAF policies during deployment.
  • Design secure network architectures and implement routing policies.
  • Provide operational support and troubleshoot issues post-deployment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Financial and retirement plans.
  • Support for family needs, including educational benefits.
  • Flexibility for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 100%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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Responsibilities

In this senior-level role, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for full-lifecycle network modernization:

Network Architecture & Design
  • Develop end-to-end network architectures for wired, wireless, and mobile broadband platforms.
  • Produce topology diagrams, design packages, and technical artifacts that meet or exceed connectivity, availability, reliability, and security SLAs.
  • Lead the creation of preliminary and final SPRIP documentation.

Site Surveys & Assessments
  • Conduct comprehensive site surveys to evaluate infrastructure, environmental factors, and mission constraints.
  • Identify optimal hardware, software, and configuration strategies for modernization efforts.

Deployment Leadership
  • Direct installation activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards and base operating requirements.
  • Oversee configuration, turn-up, and cutover events in coordination with base Communications Squadrons and cybersecurity teams.
  • Ensure installed systems meet STIG requirements and align with all applicable DAF policies.

Routing, Security & Network Management
  • Design and implement routing policies using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
  • Develop secure network, system, and application architectures.
  • Create cyber artifacts including diagrams, hardware/software lists, STIG checklists, PPS matrices, and POA&Ms.
  • Implement and support SNMP, SYSLOG, orchestration, and related network-management solutions.

Operational Handover & Support
  • Deliver Over-the-Shoulder Training (OST) to O&M teams post-deployment.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution after system cutover.
  • Prepare or contribute to program deliverables and performance metrics.


Qualifications:

Required:
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 7 years of experience; OR High school diploma or associate degree plus 9+ years supporting large, complex networks.
  • Technical Requirements:
    • Extensive experience across wired, wireless, and mobile broadband solutions.
    • Proven leadership in developing network designs, policies, and upgrade plans.
    • Hands-on experience implementing routing technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
    • Experience creating cyber and compliance artifacts (STIGs, POA&Ms, PPS, data flows).
    • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex hardware/software/network issues.
  • Clearance:
    • Secret eligible at minimum.


Desired:
  • Tools & Software:
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and AutoCAD.
  • Certifications:
    • CCNP or equivalent.
    • CompTIA Security+ (or higher).
  • Professional Skills:
    • Strong communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively with customers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.


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

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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