About this Network Administrator (Journeyman) role at CACI
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
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
