Senior ISP/OSP Engineer

CACI International Inc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 85,800 - 180,200; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in High Point, North Carolina is seeking a Senior ISP/OSP Engineer to oversee the design and implementation of communication-related ISP/OSP infrastructure, including fiber and copper plants.

The ideal candidate has a Technical BA/BS degree, strong analytical skills, and at least 12 years of relevant experience in large communication networks. The role involves leading deployment teams and ensuring compliance with communication requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour training.
• 12 years of experience as a Lead Wired Engineer, Communication Engineer, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and implementation of ISP/OSP infrastructure.
• Support communication system modernization projects.
• Conduct and oversee site surveys.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Technical BA/BS degree; Master’s preferred

High school diploma or associate degree plus 15 years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior ISP/OSP Engineer

• Oversee the survey, design, and implementation of communication‑related ISP/OSP infrastructure, including fiber and copper plants, pathways, power integration (with licensed electricians), patch panels, and system diagrams.
• Support communication system modernization projects of varying size and complexity, including preliminary development of the SPRIP.
• Conduct and oversee site surveys, documenting current communication configurations and designing optimized ISP/OSP and transport architectures.
• Approve SDPs and Final RIP documents, ensuring compliance with Army communication requirements, NEC standards, and industry best practices.
• Support development of IUID Marking Plans and procurement documentation (LOM).
• Lead and supervise deployment teams across survey, installation, testing, and QA activities, including all pre‑implementation coordination.
• Approve engineering implementation plans, system drawings, and communication infrastructure layouts; perform quality checks and enforce safe work practices.
• Identify and resolve complex communication engineering issues; oversee system pre‑tests and acceptance testing.
• Ensure communication system installations align with safety standards, environmental conditions, and operational needs.
• Provide technical subject‑matter expertise across multiple projects, supporting communication architecture decisions and modernization efforts.
• Optimize communication system resources, scalability, and performance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of communication system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Prepare system performance reports, issue tracking summaries, and recommendations for enhancements.
• Troubleshoot complex communication problems and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and technical leadership to ISP/OSP and communication engineering staff.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Technical BA/BS degree; Master’s preferred (equivalent experience accepted).
• High school diploma or associate degree plus 15 years of relevant experience accepted.
• Completed OSHA 30‑hour training.
• 12 years of experience as a Lead Wired Engineer, Communication Engineer, or similar role supporting large, complex communication networks.
• Ability to travel both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired:

• Experience in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical communication environment.
• Experience supporting DoD communication modernization projects.
• Certifications: BICSI RCDD (preferred/required per hiring need).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Visio, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools.

Pay Range

$85,800 - $180,200

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.