Senior Network Engineer

CACI International Inc

Join CACI as a Senior Network Engineer leading cutting-edge projects in Air Force Modernization. Utilize your expertise to design robust network architectures with compliance to DAF and DoD standards.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeChantilly • Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,300 - $189,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Our Team as a Senior Network Engineer!
Contribute to the modernization of unclassified and classified base area networks.
Collaborate on the creation of robust network architectures, topology diagrams, and data flow artifacts.
Lead site surveys and work closely with our Engineering team to design network architectures.
Design, implement, and document secure network architectures in compliance with DAF and DoD RMF standards.
Support the deployment of advanced network management tools and coordinate with local Communication Squadrons.
Perform, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues while providing expert Tier 3 support to O&M teams.
Ensure all installations meet industry safety standards and operational cleanliness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently hold U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and 7+ years of related work experience.
High School diploma or associate degree with 10+ years performing as a Manager in DoD supporting large, complex networks.
Direct experience managing Air Force Base Area Networks.
DoD 8140 IAT II Baseline Certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or CCNA-SEC); CCNP or CCDP or equivalent.
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing telecommunications and/or data center projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health benefits, and more.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
Innovative Projects: Work on groundbreaking Air Force Modernization initiatives.
A culture of integrity: CACI values character and innovation at the center of everything we do.
An environment of trust: CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings.
A focus on continuous growth: Advance our nation's most critical missions and build on our lengthy track record.

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Hard Skills & Tools

network architecturenetwork topologydata flow documentationnetwork managementtroubleshootingTier 3 supporttelecommunications project managementdata center project managementsecure network designcompliance with DAF and DoD RMF standards

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skills

Certifications

U.S. Government Secret Security ClearanceDoD 8140 IAT II Baseline CertificationCompTIA Security+ CECCNA-SECCCNPCCDP