Network Engineer III

CACI • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

This position encompasses the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex, global enterprise networks. The Senior Network Engineer will act as a key technical leader, driving the evolution of our network infrastructure to meet evolving business needs. This includes not only maintaining network stability and performance but also proactively engineering solutions to address new customer requirements and emerging technologies. Responsibilities include troubleshooting network incidents, collaborating with junior engineers, and remaining abreast of the latest advancements in networking. This role demands a strong foundation in networking principles, extensive experience with routing protocols (including BGP and MPLS), hands-on expertise with cloud networking platforms, and a proven ability to translate business needs into robust network solutions.

Requirements

• Requires IAT II certification
• 10+ years of experience in networking with a focus on engineering and design.
• 5+ years of experience engineering MPLS and BGP.
• Mastery of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, security).
• Extensive experience with routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MPLS, GRE, IPSEC.
• Experience with network performance monitoring tools.
• Proficiency with leading network vendors (Juniper, Cisco).
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong understanding of encryption protocols (e.g., MACsec, Type 1 and Type 2 encryptors).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VXLAN, EVPN, CSfC, SD-WAN.
• Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python).
• Experience integrating cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with hybrid multicloud environments, scripting, and system engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network performance issues.
• Review new customer requirements and engineer baseline changes to support those requirements.
• Guide and mentor junior network engineering staff.
• Research and recommend new networking technologies and best practices.

Benefits

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees