Senior Network Engineer

CACI International•Columbia, MD

9d•$120,800 - $265,800•Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven team where you’ll apply your technical expertise to build, secure, and optimize advanced network and sensor systems. This role offers the chance to work hands-on with critical infrastructure, tackle complex challenges, and make a direct impact on system uptime, security, and performance. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy seeing your engineering work support real-world operations, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

An active NSA TS/SCI Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution. An additional four (4) years of network engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
Twelve (12) years of experience supporting programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
IAT Level III baseline certification (per DoD 8570.01-M) is required.
At least 3 years of recent Network Engineering experience.
Strong understanding of network architecture and design principles.
Hands-on experience administering network switches.
Proficiency in patching and upgrading network devices and applications.
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for network applications.
Experience with hardware installation and cabling.
Proficiency working in Linux environments; Linux system administration experience is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
Experience administering and troubleshooting applications.
Background validating network throughput and performance.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain network and sensor hardware across diverse environments.
Engineer and implement hardware solutions, layouts, and system upgrades.
Deploy and manage robust network security measures to ensure protection and compliance.
Diagnose and resolve network and sensor hardware issues efficiently.
Climb ladders to install, inspect, and troubleshoot sensor devices when necessary.
Monitor network health, analyze traffic patterns, and enhance system visibility using metrics and alerting tools.
Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, policies, and procedures.