Sr. Network Engineer
Company: CACI
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Sr. Network Engineer Job Category: Information
Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to
Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of
Travel Required: Type of Travel: None * * * The Opportunity: The
Sr. Network Engineer will work within the Network Security
Implementation and Sustainment (NSIS) Services section to provide
assistance in all aspects of network management from network design
through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing
networks on a team open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Multiple shifts
available. Responsibilities: Analyzes design, specifications, and
related documents Implements communication system requirements to
support the distributed functionality of a software engineering
environment Analyzes network characteristics (e.g. traffic connect
time, transmission speeds, packet sizes and throughput),
troubleshoots problems and recommends procurement and/or
modifications to network components Designs solutions, integrates,
configures, deploys, tests and provides support for numerous types
of network devices, interfaces and methodologies. Optimizes
end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
Configures/optimizes network to connect to various front- and
back-end components. Coordinates with system engineering and
dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations with minimum
down time. Facilitates implementation of high-speed, scalable,
fault-tolerant network topologies as applicable to WAN/LAN design.
Implements specific network solutions to support server
requirements to include load-balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts,
and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate. Minimizes
network latency and maximizes data throughput through design
analysis and network performance monitoring tools. Manages assigned
tasks and provides guidance to junior Network Engineers. Validates
new/existing dataflow and data formats. Coordinates with
appropriate dataflow organizations and end-customer recipients,
follow-on data repositories and tasking organizations and
understands potential adverse impacts on system-wide dataflow.
Designs, integrates, tests and deploys RF communications solutions.
Leads large efforts of dynamic requirements and scale. Works with
Systems Engineers and cross-organizational teams to define
requirements. Resolves complex network problems, operate network
analyzers, WAN test equipment and network simulators. Designs,
implements, and evaluates security systems Contributes to security
planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management Supports
the Government in providing technical leadership to engineering
teams Recommends corporate solutions to resolve security
requirements Supports the Government in enforcement of design /
implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and
architectures Qualifications: 8 plus years experience in programs
and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or
university or four (4) years of additional network engineering
experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Five (5)
years experience with the following Network Tools; What’s Up Gold
and NetFlow. Five (5) years experience with the following SIGINT
tools: Common View/Max View, Triton, and TUMMS. Three years’
experience with DCID 6/3 and/or ICD 503, “Intelligence Community
Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management,
Certification and Accreditation”, dated 15 September 2008 Three
years’ experience creating firewall rule sets from analysis of
network traffic Three years’ experience with component validation
of security devices Three years’ experience integrating boundary
solutions into customer networks Three years’ experience
configuring switches, routers, and firewalls This position is
contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However,
this position is representative of positions within CACI that are
consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be
considered for other positions at CACI. What You Can Expect: A
culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at
the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be
part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s
missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of
our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique
contributions that every employee brings to our company and our
customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time
you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access
to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A
focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's
most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of
business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in
your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of
factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited
to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor
categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience,
specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
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. The proposed salary range for this position is:
$120,800 - $265,800 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a
protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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