Senior CORE/WAN Network Engineer - TS/SCI with Poly

CACI; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex global WANs across multiple security domains. The role emphasizes leading technical initiatives, collaborating with engineers and vendors, and translating business needs into robust network solutions.

Applicants should have routing protocols experience (including BGP), cloud networking exposure, and a strong DoD framework background. Travel to CONUS sites for deployments is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance.
• 10+ years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques.
• 6+ years experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment.
• Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
• Experience with CISCO and Juniper, switches, routers, Cryptographic devices, VPN and VPN client.
• Experience with Network analysis tools (CISCO Network Analysis Modules, SolarWinds Network Management, OPNET NetOne, HP Network Node Manager, etc.)
• Experience with CISCO firewall/VPN equipment (Adaptive Security Appliance, etc)

Responsibilities

• Focus will be on Network Engineering.
• Coordinate system maintenance, monitoring and installation of multiple WAN environments.
• Provide problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution for network issues.
• Escalate and communicate status to management and customers.
• Evaluate and monitor health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.
• Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Assist with development and execution of test plans and documentation for network configuration upgrades for customer approval.
• Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts.
• Evaluate and report on new/emerging network technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability.
• Review and suggest changes to technical documentation.
• Maintain outside plant cabling and manholes.
• Install and configure WAN hardware, including voice, video, and data systems.
• Travel to CONUS sites for deployments, installations, and maintenance.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Routing protocols (BGP)

Cloud networking

DoD framework knowledge

Vendor liaison

Team collaboration

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper devices

VPN equipment

Security appliances

Network analysis tools (SolarWinds, OPNET, HP NNMi)

Job description

CACI is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex global WANs across multiple security domains. The role emphasizes leading technical initiatives, collaborating with engineers and vendors, and translating business needs into robust network solutions.

Applicants should have routing protocols experience (including BGP), cloud networking exposure, and a strong DoD framework background. Travel to CONUS sites for deployments is required.