SME Network Engineer (LANWAN)

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a SME Network Engineer (LAN/WAN) for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and management leadership for network engineering services optimizing and standardizing LAN networks across the global enterprise
• Direct coordination with remote CA sites and DT to establish and maintain WAN connectivity across 350 global facilities ensuring reliable communications infrastructure
• Establish enterprise LAN/VLAN diagramming documenting configuring and maintaining standards including rack elevations wiring diagrams and network topology documentation
• Direct engineering of WAN link upgrades connecting CONUS and OCONUS Consular facilities ensuring modernized connectivity standards and enhanced bandwidth capabilities
• Establish enterprise TCP/IP and network protocol configuration maintenance and troubleshooting standards aligned with Department of State requirements and best practices
• Direct WAN link utilization monitoring coordinating with DT to plan and execute proactive bandwidth upgrades utilizing emerging technologies such as SD-WAN and AI-driven optimization
• Establish strategy for network upgrades supporting seamless interoperability with 42 external partner agencies including future cloud integration and hybrid network architectures
• Excel in DevSecOps tooling (e.g. Ansible Terraform SonarQube) and design and construct advanced CI/CD pipelines with extensive experience automating continuous build test security validation results collection and success/failure analysis
• Develop strategic network architecture roadmaps and modernization initiatives aligned with Department of State objectives emerging technologies and evolving mission requirements
• Provide technical and management leadership on major assignments establishing strategic goals and plans that meet project objectives while directing activities with overall responsibility for financial management methodology selection and staffing decisions

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelors degree 13 years of experience in related fields such as network engineering LAN/WAN architecture infrastructure engineering network design or IT operations leadership; equivalencies considered.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience providing strategic leadership for enterprise LAN/WAN engineering across large-scale geographically distributed federal environments
• Demonstrated expertise in TCP/IP networking routing protocols (BGP OSPF EIGRP) switching VLAN design and WAN technologies (MPLS SD-WAN)
• Strong proficiency with DevSecOps tools and advanced CI/CD pipeline architecture particularly with Ansible Terraform and network automation frameworks
• Excellent leadership abilities with proven experience directing technical teams managing program budgets and making strategic staffing and resource allocation decisions

Desired

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies especially the Department of State
• Professional certifications such as Cisco CCIE CCNP Enterprise CCNP Service Provider or similar advanced networking certifications
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS Azure Google Cloud) SD-WAN technologies and hybrid network architectures
• Knowledge of interagency connectivity requirements cross-domain solutions and experience integrating with 40 external partner agencies in government environments

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: