Senior Network Engineering Lead - Cloud & Security

CACI International Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,800 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Time off benefits

Job summary

CCI seeks a Principal Network Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership for enterprise network modernization, security, and operations supporting the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The role oversees WAN/LAN, cloud networking, and firewall management.

The successful candidate will guide a team of about 15 engineers, drive RMF compliance and architecture reviews, develop standards and documentation, and ensure operational resilience. Active Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of network engineering experience.
• Experience supporting large federal enterprise environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance; SCI eligible.
• Deep expertise in Cisco, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, VPN technologies, routing and switching, and cloud networking.
• Experience supporting NIST, RMF, and federal cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network engineering and modernization team of ~15 engineers.
• Oversee WAN, LAN, VPN, cloud networking, and firewall infrastructure.
• Direct network operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
• Support RMF, cybersecurity compliance, and continuous monitoring initiatives.
• Lead network architecture reviews and technology refresh planning.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Support regional field technology operations and training facility environments.
• Develop and maintain network standards, policies, and engineering documentation.

Skills

Cisco networking

Palo Alto firewalls

VMware NSX

VPN technologies

Routing & switching

Cloud networking

Team leadership

Network optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, IT or related field

Job description

CCI seeks a Principal Network Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership for enterprise network modernization, security, and operations supporting the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The role oversees WAN/LAN, cloud networking, and firewall management.

The successful candidate will guide a team of about 15 engineers, drive RMF compliance and architecture reviews, develop standards and documentation, and ensure operational resilience. Active Top Secret clearance is required.