Network Engineer

CACI International Inc

. Create network design plans, layouts, and baseline system configurations .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,200 - $158,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network design, administration, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on Cisco and Juniper systems. Proficient in engineering and documenting network solutions, including LAN/WAN protocols and security measures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Network Operating Systems (Cisco, Juniper)LAN/WAN Protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS)Active Security+ CertificationTS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Network DesignNetwork AdministrationNetwork TroubleshootingIOS UpgradesDevice ConfigurationNetwork Hardware (Routers, Switches)Cable InfrastructureChange ManagementTechnical SupportNetwork Documentation

Soft Skills

Verbal Presentation SkillsWritten Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Active Security+ Certification

Industry Keywords

Network TopologiesTraffic AnalysisCapacity RequirementsECS3 ProgramTechnology ModernizationCERP ActivitiesJWICs ExperienceDISN Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create network design plans, layouts, and baseline system configurations
Analyze network topologies, traffic, and capacity requirements; provide recommendations and guidance
Brief government customers and other contractors on recommended solutions and designs
Complete network engineering surveys and installations
Assist with development of standard documentation
Complete IOS upgrades and device configuration changes
Complete physical and logical network diagrams, design documentation, and inventory support
Perform cable infrastructure tasks as required
Complete change management requests supporting device installations
Provide technical support and troubleshooting to users and operations staff as needed
Perform general network administration duties as needed
Travel up to 20% CONUS to customer sites as needed
Participate in special projects as required
Support the ECS3 program's design, transition, operations, continual service improvement, technology modernization, technology refresh, and CERP activities for customer LAN, CAN, and unified communications services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
High School/GED + 7 years, or Associates + 5 years, or Bachelors + 3 years
Experience with network operating systems such as Cisco and Juniper
Experience with network hardware including routers, switches, cabling, and other essential network hardware
Experience with LAN/WAN protocols including OSPF, BGP, and MPLS
Type 1 Encryption
Active Security+ Certification
Capability to engineer and document network solutions, not just deploy or configure
Good verbal and written presentation skills
Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, or TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph prior to starting
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (desired)
Working towards CCNP or higher network certification (desired)
JWICs or DISN experience (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off benefit
Robust learning resources
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Family support benefits
Continuing education benefits
Time off benefits
Competitive compensation
Learning and development opportunities