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Network Administrator (Journeyman)

CACI International

Ashburn, VAFull-time$73–149K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$73–149K/yr
Location
Ashburn, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

CACI seeks a Journeyman Network Administrator to support the Department of State’s Global Mission Operations Support contract. The role maintains network infrastructure and connectivity, monitors performance and availability, and supports secure network operations across remote sites and data centers. The administrator also provides F5 device maintenance and incident support, and develops troubleshooting guidance for Service Desk Technicians.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network AdministrationCisco LAN/VLAN ConfigurationWAN ConnectivityNetwork SecurityNetwork MonitoringNetwork ProtocolsRoutingSwitchingFirewall AdministrationNetwork TroubleshootingPerformance AnalysisCapacity PlanningAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingFederal Agency SupportSolarWindsPRTGNagiosNetwork AutomationF5 ConfigurationPalo Alto FirewallsCloud NetworkingBroadcom Layer 7MuleSoft API GatewaysITILIT Service Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Equivalent4 Years Related ExperienceActive Secret ClearanceCisco CCNA or SimilarCompTIA Network+ or Similar

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Title: Network Administrator (Journeyman)

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


The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Journeyman Network Administrator for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain WAN connectivity with remote CA sites and DT, ensuring reliable network communications across geographically distributed locations

  • Diagram, document, configure, and maintain LANs/VLANs including detailed rack elevations, wiring diagrams, and facility floor plans

  • Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network monitoring servers and software to ensure comprehensive visibility into network performance

  • Install and configure load balancers and API Gateways appliances or virtual instances in data centers, cloud, or hybrid setups

  • Analyze network equipment logs to identify trends, detect problems, and maximize network performance and efficiency

  • Monitor infrastructure system availability for CA locations, coordinating with DT ENMOC to proactively identify and resolve network issues

  • Monitor infrastructure utilization, proactively analyze performance trends, and request/track capacity upgrades to meet evolving business requirements

  • Perform preventive and remedial maintenance on network infrastructure and recommend configuration changes and upgrades to enhance reliability

  • Monitor WAN links supporting CA remote sites and data center connectivity, ensuring optimal performance and availability

  • Design, create, implement, and troubleshoot Firewall Rules, micro-segmentation policies, iRules, or API gateway policies for networking devices and applications to maintain security while enabling business operations

  • Develop and enhance technical or functional workarounds and triage steps that aid Service Desk Technicians in rapidly resolving network-related issues

  • Perform daily administration, updates, and patching of F5 devices

  • Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and mitigation for F5‑related incidents

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience in related fields, such as network administration, network engineering, systems administration, infrastructure support, or IT operations; equivalencies considered.

  • Active Secret Clearance

  • Proven experience with network administration including Cisco LAN/VLAN configuration, WAN connectivity, network security, and network monitoring

  • Demonstrated knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and firewall administration

  • Strong understanding of network troubleshooting, performance analysis, and capacity planning

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose complex network issues and implement effective solutions

Desired:

  • Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State

  • Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios) and network management platforms

  • Experience with network automation

  • Experience with configuring and maintaining f5, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud networking, and Broadcom Layer 7 or Mulesoft API gateways

  • Professional certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or similar networking certifications

  • Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and IT Service Management best practices for network operations

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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:

$72,700 - $149,200

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 744 open Network Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–149K/yr
  • Virginia median$95–133K/yr48 salary ranges
  • US median$98–133K/yr478 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $111K, is 3% below the Virginia median midpoint ($114K) — in the middle half of Network Administrator salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 66 open Network Administrator jobs in Virginia and 744 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Network Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (639 postings).
Education
124 of the 744 open Network Administrator jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 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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