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Job Title: Junior Network Engineer
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Local
Anticipated Posting End: 8/1/2026
The Opportunity
CACI has an excellent opportunity for a Network Engineer as part of a great team of professionals in support of the Data Transport Product Support Sustainment Logistics Maintenance (DSLM) contract, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In performing network engineering activities for directed modification efforts, you will be indirectly supporting the continued delivery of telemetry, tracking and commanding (TT&C) capabilities to a variety of Satellite Control Network(SCN) users.
Responsibilities
As a Network Engineer you will work both alone, and with at a team of high quality Network Engineers on efforts to plan, design, develop, procure, produce, install, integrate, test, and verify operations and requirements compliance for changes to the SCN systems in the form of modification projects.
The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally, be able to work autonomously as well as with a team. The candidate will be required to work in dynamic, fast paced environments that require team interaction, collaboration, and coordination of efforts. The candidate must also be experienced in interfacing with both client managers and system users. This position will require occasional both CONUS, and OCONUS travel.
Qualifications
Required
• Must have current, or be able to obtain, and keep a DoD adjudicated Secret security clearance
• BA/BS, or 3+ years related work experience
• Current certification that meets, or exceeds DoD Directive 8140 requirements
• OSPF Cryptographic Authentication Experience
• Experience with Policy maps, class maps, and Access control list configurations
• Quality of Service (QOS) configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting
• Cisco routers and Cisco catalyst switches in a standalone and stacked environment
• Troubleshooting methods (Packet Capture, etc.)
• Experience working with, and supporting Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Routers, and Switches in a complex enterprise environment
Desired
• Multi-casting
• Class-1 IP encryptors
• DISA circuit familiarization
• Physical and virtual firewalls, switches and/or routers
• Communications mux/demux
• Traffic Generator
• WANIU / WANIF
• IPv4/IPv6 subnetting experience
• Network Mapping products
• SCN Experience
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:
$75,200-$158,100
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.