SD-WAN Network Engineer for Secure Gov Deployments

CACI International Inc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Network Engineer (SD-WAN) in High Point, NC to design, deploy, and operate secure SD-WAN architectures for government environments, ensuring trusted performance and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage Versa Networks SD-WAN across enterprise networks, configure IPSec tunnels, QoS, and zero-trust segmentation, while adhering to NIST and DISA STIGs. Expect up to 50% travel and eligibility for the required security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain DOD Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to Travel minimum 50%.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms, including Cisco, Aruba, and Versa Networks.

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 CSfC and Cross-Domain solution deployments.
• Apply and maintain compliance with NIST guidelines and 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 customers 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.

Skills

SD-WAN experience

BGP

OSPF

IPSec security concepts

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Versa Director

Versa Analytics

Cisco

Aruba

Visio

Job description

CACI International Inc is seeking a Network Engineer (SD-WAN) in High Point, NC to design, deploy, and operate secure SD-WAN architectures for government environments, ensuring trusted performance and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage Versa Networks SD-WAN across enterprise networks, configure IPSec tunnels, QoS, and zero-trust segmentation, while adhering to NIST and DISA STIGs. Expect up to 50% travel and eligibility for the required security clearance.