Network Engineer

CACI; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Job summary

CACl seeks a Network Engineer to join our Information Technology team. You’ll design and configure complex networks, evaluate security within converged environments, and translate customer requirements into cyber solutions that support national security missions.

Candidates should have 8–10 years of experience, a BA in a related field, and the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• BA in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of optical transport technologies (SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM).
• Experience designing, deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting live and testbed converged optical networks.
• Networking and/or computer science background including broad knowledge in IP networking, cyber security and system engineering.
• Strong analytical and writing/communication skills.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance or ability to obtain required clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure networks including DWDM, OTN, SONET/SDH and other non-optical tech.
• Identify and evaluate security strengths and weaknesses in converged networks.
• Research solutions to challenging cyber security and networking problems.
• Communicate understanding of network architecture and design.
• Characterize and analyze network traffic.
• Generate reports and presentations for documenting results.
• Develop relationships with customers and identify new approaches to address needs.
• Travel to customer sites as necessary.
• Adhere to CACI Ethics and Compliance policies.
• Obtain/retain a government security clearance at the required level.

Skills

IP networking

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Cyber security

System engineering

Education

BA in Network Engineering or related discipline

Tools

C

C++

Linux

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer; Job Category: Information Technology; Time Type: Full time; Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI; Employee Type: Regular; Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%; Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity:

In this role, you’ll join a team of passionate and innovative engineers to understand and anticipate evolving Cybersecurity needs and challenges. You’ll leverage your experience—along with targeted research into network technologies, cyber tools, and emerging techniques—to develop forward‑thinking solutions that address both customer and industry demands. Working directly with customers, you will translate their requirements into well‑designed cyber solutions that strengthen our nation’s overall Cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities:

• Design and configure networks representative of real networks and technologies, including large- and small-scale networks integrating DWDM, OTN, SONET/SDH and/or other non-optical network technologies.
• Identify and evaluate security strengths and weaknesses in these converged technology small and large-scale networks.
• Research solutions to challenging cyber security and computer networking problems
• Communicate understanding of network architecture and design
• Characterize and analyze network traffic
• Generate reports and presentations suitable for documenting and communicating results to peers and team members
• Develop relationships with customers and cooperatively identify new approaches to address customer needs
• Identify, propose and execute new research ideas
• Travel to customer sites as necessary
• Understand and adhere to all CACI Ethical and Compliance policies.
• Proactively ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as required
• Obtain/retain a government security clearance at the level to perform the duties of the position

Qualifications:

Required:

• Strong preference for active Top-Secret/SCI government security clearance, AND ability to obtain additional clearance(s) as needed at the level to perform the job
• BA in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of current and emerging optical transport technologies (SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM, etc) and product lines
• Experience designing, deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting live and testbed converged optical networks
• Networking and/or computer science background including broad knowledge in IP networking, cyber security and system engineering
• Working knowledge of IP (v4 and v6) and computer and network security
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong writing and communications skills

Desired:

• Knowledge and experience with other non-optical network technologies (e.g. IP, MPLS, LTE, 5G, etc)
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services
• Skill in performing packet-level analysis
• Software development skills and demonstrated experience in current languages such as C, C++.
• Experience with Linux operating systems at all layers (boot, kernel space, user space)
• Ethical hacking skills and experience with penetration testing and reverse engineering tools

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:

At CACI, we offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,600 - $181,800

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

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.