Network Engineer (SD-WAN)
About The Position
Primary Purpose: Support the design, deployment, and operations of secure SD-WAN architectures for government and classified network environments, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with security standards. Duties and Responsibilities: Implement and support SD-WAN solutions Versa Networks SD-WAN/ across enterprise environments Assist with integration of SD-WAN into existing network infrastructure, Configure and maintain secure overlay networks, IPSec tunnels, segmentation policies, and routing protocols Monitor and troubleshoot WAN and SD-WAN performance issues, escalating complex problems as needed Support application performance optimization using SD-WAN features such as QoS, path selection, and traffic steering Assist in implementing secure access and segmentation policies aligned with zero-trust principles Contribute to Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) and Cross-Domain solution deployments Apply and maintain compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs Perform system testing, validation, and documentation for SD-WAN deployments Support network monitoring and analytics using centralized SD-WAN management tools (e.g., Versa Director, Analytics) Assist in developing network diagrams, configurations, and documentation Collaborate with senior engineers, government staff, and subcontractors on implementation activities Participate in customer meetings and provide technical input as needed Travel to customer or lab environments for deployment and support activities (as required) Follow organizational policies, including security, compliance, and safety requirements Maintain eligibility for required government security clearance
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms, including Cisco, Aruba, and Versa Networks
- Familiarity with Versa SASE components (Director, Analytics, Gateway)
- Understanding of WAN technologies (MPLS, broadband, VPNs, BGP, OSPF)
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of network security concepts (IPSec, firewalls, segmentation)
- Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology RMF and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency DAAPM processes
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
- Ability to follow network design documentation and implementation plans
- Experience with documentation tools such as Microsoft Visio
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- CCNA or CCNP (Enterprise or SD-WAN track preferred)
- Versa Certified SD-WAN Associate (VCSA) or working toward VCSP
- CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent baseline certification)
- Additional certifications (Aruba, Juniper, or cloud) are a plus
Responsibilities
- Implement and support SD-WAN solutions Versa Networks SD-WAN/ across enterprise environments
- Assist with integration of SD-WAN into existing network infrastructure
- Configure and maintain secure overlay networks, IPSec tunnels, segmentation policies, and routing protocols
- Monitor and troubleshoot WAN and SD-WAN performance issues, escalating complex problems as needed
- Support application performance optimization using SD-WAN features such as QoS, path selection, and traffic steering
- Assist in implementing secure access and segmentation policies aligned with zero-trust principles
- Contribute to Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) and Cross-Domain solution deployments
- Apply and maintain compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs
- Perform system testing, validation, and documentation for SD-WAN deployments
- Support network monitoring and analytics using centralized SD-WAN management tools (e.g., Versa Director, Analytics)
- Assist in developing network diagrams, configurations, and documentation
- Collaborate with senior engineers, government staff, and subcontractors on implementation activities
- Participate in customer meetings and provide technical input as needed
- Travel to customer or lab environments for deployment and support activities (as required)
- Follow organizational policies, including security, compliance, and safety requirements
- Maintain eligibility for required government security clearance
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
