Network Engineer 3

CACI • Fort Meade, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join its team in Fort Meade, Maryland, supporting critical intelligence systems and national intelligence capabilities. The role provides technical expertise across network management, including network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades. The engineer analyzes network designs, specifications, and related technical documentation to support operational requirements; implements communication system requirements for a distributed software engineering environment; and develops and maintains reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure for mission-critical operations. The position collaborates with technical teams to improve network performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• At least 12 years of experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Network Engineer within the last 3 years.
• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology from an accredited college or university; four additional years of network engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems.
• CCNA or CCNP certification.
• Security+ certification.
• Experience supporting network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, communication systems, and network troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, including Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience supporting Dell and HPE Linux servers, including Linux system administration and patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources.
• Working knowledge of Ansible and SALT scripts for automation and configuration management.
• Familiarity with Nutanix for virtual machine management, Rubrik for data storage, and Nomad containers.
• Experience using LibreNMS and NetBox for network monitoring, management, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement scalable network solutions, including new network layouts and infrastructure upgrades.
• Design and support network configurations to meet operational and technical requirements.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Install, configure, and maintain network software.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewall rules, access controls, and security protocols.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network connectivity, performance, and operational issues.
• Monitor network health and performance to ensure reliability and availability.
• Analyze network traffic patterns to identify performance issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Improve network visibility through performance metrics, monitoring tools, and alerting capabilities.
• Support network maintenance activities, system upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Create, update, and maintain network documentation, policies, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Ensure network solutions align with communication system requirements and support the distributed software engineering environment.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior