Network Engineer

Job Title: 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 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking an Information Systems and Cybersecurity Leader to serve as our Lead Infrastructure Architect supporting the Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-6 Network Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Services Integration Directorate (NC4SI).

In this role, you will lead the Enterprise Computing Services Division (DANI-NSC) engineering and integration efforts. You will serve as a strategic technical advisor to senior leadership, overseeing massive data center consolidation initiatives, designing secure zero-trust AWS cloud architectures, and optimizing a complex portfolio of 9 distinct Management Decision Packages (MDEPs). This critical position bridges the gap between deep technical implementation—including MLSecOps and perimeter firewall protocols—and executive-level strategic risk management to achieve global impact for the Army Unified Network Plan (AUNP). ​


Responsibilities:
1. Cloud Architecture & Data Center Modernization
• Secure AWS Engineering: Architect, evaluate, and implement enterprise-level Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure and distributed data architectures tailored for high-stakes, highly regulated government environments.
• Zero Trust & MLSecOps: Seamlessly integrate Zero Trust Frameworks, Policy Enforcement Operations, and Machine Learning Security Operations (MLSecOps) into cloud environments to significantly minimize the digital cyberattack surface.
• Data Center Consolidation: Manage the comprehensive baseline inventory for the Army Data Center Consolidation Program (ADCCP); systematically driving application migrations into mandated virtualized computing environments.
• Policy Compliance: Analyze the structural impacts of new technology insertions to guarantee total compliance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI 8320.02), NIST guidelines, and relevant data privacy regulations.

2. PPBE & MDEP Financial Portfolio Management
• Strategic Resourcing: Provide comprehensive Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) synchronization, tracking funding links, and managing the 9 core MDEPs assigned to the DANI-NSC division.
• Portfolio Validation: Formulate MDEP scorecards, establish clear validation templates, and justify multi-million dollar program requirements directly to the Digital (DD) Program Evaluation Group (PEG) and the Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC).
•  Tool Optimization: Leverage enterprise financial systems—specifically the Cloud Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (cPROBE) platform—to properly collect, align, and manipulate complex data structures.

Qualifications:

Required: 
An active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical, IT, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of DoD-specific experience, featuring an understanding of DoD IT systems, enterprise architectures, and strategic priorities.
• Proven track record of capturing customer intent and turning it into polished, finished work products on tight deadlines with minimal rework.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and succinct staff products. You must be able to translate technical concepts into actionable insights and present them confidently to senior leaders.
• Proven experience advising and collaborating directly with military leaders (O-6 and above) and SES personnel.
• Familiarity with Pentagon processes, Army tasking systems, and staff action package coordination.


Desired:
Must possess an active combination of the following advanced technical and management certifications:
• Cybersecurity Management: ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or equivalent IAM Level III certification.
• Cloud Architecture: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
• Core Security: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent baseline certification.
 

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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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

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.