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Satellite Control Network Modifications Network Engineer

CACI International

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$63–130K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$63–130K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD 8140.01 Certification Or EquivalentSecret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

CACI seeks a Network Engineer to support directed modifications for the Satellite Control Network under its Data Transport Product Support Sustainment Logistics Maintenance contract in Colorado Springs. The role supports telemetry, tracking, and commanding capabilities for SCN users. The engineer provides Level II support in enterprise and lab environments and works on network design, implementation, maintenance, security, upgrades, and lifecycle replacement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network InfrastructureCommunicationTeam CollaborationNetwork DesignLANWANSoftware-Defined NetworkingNetwork RoutingNetwork SwitchingVPN ConnectivityNetwork SegmentationQoS ConfigurationHigh AvailabilityFirewall AdministrationNetwork Security ProtocolsNetwork UpgradesFirmware UpdatesCable Infrastructure InstallationQoS TroubleshootingPolicy MapsClass MapsAccess ListsPalo Alto FirewallsCisco Routers and SwitchesBGPOSPFVRFMPLS802.1XCisco ISESolarWindsFederal Government ITMulticastingClass-1 IP EncryptorsDISA CircuitsSatellite Control Networks

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Technical Field3+ Years Network Engineer ExperienceDoD 8140.01 Certification or EquivalentSecret Clearance or Qualification Within Six Months

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Satellite Control Network Modifications 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: 12/31/2026

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 supporting the continued delivery of telemetry, tracking and commanding (TT&C) capabilities to Satellite Control Network (SCN) users around the globe.

Responsibilities:

  • Able to install, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and related technologies

  • The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly

  • Able to work in dynamic, fast paced environments that require team interaction, collaboration, and coordination of efforts

  • Provide level II support, both in an enterprise and in a lab environment

  • Support the design, implementation, and optimization of LAN, WAN, and software-defined networking solutions

  • Configure and maintain network routing, switching, VPN connectivity, network segmentation, QOS, and high-availability solutions

  • Deploy, administer, and optimize enterprise firewall technologies, and network security protocols

  • Perform network upgrades, technology refreshes, equipment installations, firmware updates, and lifecycle replacement activities

  • This position requires occasional local, regional, CONUS, and OCONUS travel

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical Field

  • Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Network Engineer

  • Relevant certifications to satisfy DoD 8140.01, such as Security+, Cisco CCNP, etc., etc.

  • Must have, and maintain an active Secret DoD security clearance, or be able to qualify for one within six months

  • Ability to plan, build, and install cable patch panels and cable infrastructure

  • Performs equipment and equipment rack installation at DoD, and NOAA sites around the world

  • QOS configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting

  • Experience with Policy maps, class maps, and Access list configurations

  • Palo Alto firewall experience

  • Experience working with, and supporting Cisco routers and switches in a complex enterprise environment

  • Strong working knowledge of the various routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, 802.1x)

  • Working knowledge of Cisco ISE

Desired:

  • Experience using enterprise network monitoring and management platforms, such as SolarWinds

  • Experience supporting Federal Government or Department of War enterprise IT environments

  • Multicasting

  • Class-1 IP encryptors

  • DISA circuit familiarization

  • 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:

$63,300-$129,700

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,876 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63–130K/yr
  • Colorado median$106–167K/yr125 salary ranges
  • US median$116–194K/yr2,958 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $97K, is 29% below the Colorado median midpoint ($135K) — in the lowest quarter of Network Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 178 open Network Engineer jobs in Colorado and 3,876 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 3,354 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,331 of the 3,876 open Network Engineer jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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