The Opportunity:
In this role, you’ll join a team of passionate and innovative engineers to understand and anticipate evolving Cybersecurity needs and challenges. You’ll leverage your experience—along with targeted research into network technologies, cyber tools, and emerging techniques—to develop forward‑thinking solutions that address both customer and industry demands. Working directly with customers, you will translate their requirements into well‑designed cyber solutions that strengthen our nation’s overall Cybersecurity posture.
Responsibilities:
- Design and configure networks representative of real networks and technologies, including large- and small-scale networks integrating DWDM, OTN, SONET/SDH and/or other non-optical network technologies.
- Identify and evaluate security strengths and weaknesses in these converged technology small and large-scale networks.
- Research solutions to challenging cyber security and computer networking problems
- Communicate understanding of network architecture and design
- Characterize and analyze network traffic
- Generate reports and presentations suitable for documenting and communicating results to peers and team members
- Develop relationships with customers and cooperatively identify new approaches to address customer needs
- Identify, propose and execute new research ideas
- Travel to customer sites as necessary
- Understand and adhere to all CACI Ethical and Compliance policies.
- Proactively ensure a safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as required
- Obtain/retain a government security clearance at the level to perform the duties of the position
Qualifications:
Required:
Strong preference for active Top-Secret/SCI government security clearance, AND ability to obtain additional clearance(s) as needed at the level to perform the job
BA in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of current and emerging optical transport technologies (SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM, etc) and product lines
Experience designing, deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting live and testbed converged optical networks
Networking and/or computer science background including broad knowledge in IP networking, cyber security and system engineering
Working knowledge of IP (v4 and v6) and computer and network security
Strong analytical skills
Strong writing and communications skills
Desired:
Knowledge and experience with other non-optical network technologies (e.g. IP, MPLS, LTE, 5G, etc)
Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services
Skill in performing packet-level analysis
Software development skills and demonstrated experience in current languages such as C, C++.
Experience with Linux operating systems at all layers (boot, kernel space, user space)
Ethical hacking skills and experience with penetration testing and reverse engineering tools
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:
$86,600 - $181,800Skills Required
- Active Top-Secret/SCI government security clearance (minimum) and ability to obtain/retain required clearances
- BA in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience
- Knowledge of optical transport technologies (SONET/SDH, OTN, DWDM)
- Experience designing, deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting live and testbed converged optical networks
- Broad knowledge in IP networking, cybersecurity and systems engineering
- Working knowledge of IP (IPv4 and IPv6) and computer/network security
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Knowledge/experience with non-optical network technologies (IP, MPLS, LTE, 5G)
- Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and directory services
- Skill in performing packet-level analysis
- Software development skills in C, C++
- Experience with Linux operating systems (boot, kernel space, user space)
- Ethical hacking, penetration testing, and reverse engineering experience
CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.
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What We Do
CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.



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