CAN/LAN Network Lead

Job Title: CAN/LAN Network Lead

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Team CACI has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Network Designer supporting an Intelligence Community customer’s campus-area (CAN) and local-area (LAN) networks across multiple security domains.

This position encompasses the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex, global enterprise networks.

The Senior Network Designer will act as a key technical leader, driving the evolution of our network infrastructure to meet evolving business needs. This includes not only maintaining network stability and performance but also proactively engineering solutions to address new customer requirements and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting network incidents, collaborating with junior engineers, and remaining abreast of the latest advancements in networking. This role demands a strong foundation in networking principles, extensive experience with routing protocols (including BGP), hands-on expertise with cloud networking platforms, and a proven ability to translate business needs into robust network solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the CAN/LAN engineering team providing advanced technical support for complex CAN/LAN network issues while aligning with the strategic overall network design.
• Work with architects and engineers to design, implement, and maintain CAN/LAN network solutions tailored to organizational needs, while working closely with other network teams to ensure seamless operations including the WAN Team, Firewall Team, and Network Management Team.
• Design, configure, and optimize CAN/LAN network architectures, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support for CAN/LAN infrastructure, including troubleshooting, configuration, and resolution of complex network issues.
• Respond to escalated service tickets and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and transparent communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Analyze and resolve network performance issues such as latency, bandwidth bottlenecks, and packet loss.
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity, and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Supports hardware infrastructure site surveys, planning, design, and installation of equipment and cabling to support projects and standard service requests.
• Provide transition planning and support services that accelerate delivery timelines, reduce operational risk and ensure service continuity during transition including migration of users from existing service platforms to new service offerings and transition of services into operations
• Work independently and as part of integrated teams and apply advanced concepts and processes to daily activities.
• Maintain documentation for network configurations, procedures, and incidents to ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards.
• Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior network engineers and technicians.
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies, trends, and security threats to continuously improve network infrastructure.
• Provide afterhours call in support for CAN/LAN services.
• Support deployable networks for multiple mission partners to include travel to CONUS sites for deployments, installations, and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Poly required
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field. Equivalent work experience may be considered
• Minimum 10 years’ experience of related work experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across multiple teams and departments.
• DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M, IAT II required
• Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, and related technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of network hardware (routers, switches).
• Certifications such as JNCIP, CCNP, CCIE, or similar are highly preferred

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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, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s 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. You’ll 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 nation's 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:

$120,800 - $265,800