Senior Network Engineer

CACI International•High Point, NC

9d•$85,800 - $180,200•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a passionate and skilled Network Engineer looking to make a significant impact? CACI’s Enterprise Network Solutions (ENS) division is thrilled to announce an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic team in support of an innovative Air Force Modernization program. As a Senior Network Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, contributing to the modernization of unclassified and classified base area networks. Your expertise will drive site surveys, design, and installation activities across wired, wireless, broadband, and ISP/OSP solutions.

Requirements

Must currently hold U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or architecture roles.
High School diploma or associate degree with 10+ years performing as a Manager in DoD supporting large, complex networks.
Strong experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.
Strong experience with Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
Strong experience with Enterprise switching technologies.
Strong experience with VLANs, VRFs, QoS, multicast, and high-availability protocols.
Strong experience with Network security fundamentals and segmentation.
Strong experience with WAN and remote connectivity solutions.
Experience implementing and troubleshooting Cisco or equivalent enterprise networking platforms.
Experience with network monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting tools.
Ability to support implementation, testing, and operational transition activities.
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
DoD 8140 IAT II Baseline Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or SSCP.
CCNA

Nice To Haves

Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies and architectures.
Experience with enterprise wired network modernization initiatives.
Experience with enterprise wireless networking technologies, including IEEE 802.11 standards.
Experience with broadband wireless technologies including: Point-to-Point (PtP), Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP), 4G/5G connectivity solutions.
Experience with Cisco SD-Access, EVPN/VXLAN, or similar SDN solutions.
Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) pillars and relevant solutions.
Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Python, Terraform, or APIs.
Experience supporting hybrid cloud or edge computing environments.
Relevant certifications such as: CCNP, CWNP.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise network modernization efforts.
Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available wired and wireless network architectures.
Support modernization initiatives involving campus, data center, WAN, and remote site connectivity.
Develop and maintain network design documentation, implementation plans, test procedures, and technical artifacts.
Perform network assessments, gap analyses, and technical evaluations of existing infrastructure.
Engineer and integrate routing, switching, security, and network services solutions.
Support network migration and cutover activities with minimal operational impact.
Troubleshoot complex network performance and interoperability issues across multi-vendor environments.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and secure network segmentation.
Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations for modernization roadmaps.
Support automation and orchestration efforts using infrastructure-as-code and scripting methodologies.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership during project execution.
Coordinate with vendors, program stakeholders, and operational teams throughout project lifecycles.