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Networking Security Engineer II

CACI

Company websitecaci.com (CACI, opens in new tab)

Base salary $120,800  to $265,800

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Columbia, MD

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  • LocationColumbia, MD
  • WorkplaceOn-site
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

Job Title: Networking Security Engineer IIJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None* * *

The Opportunity:


We are seeking a Network Security Engineer who will provide engineering expertise to analyze complex systems, architecture, network design and other technical hardware issues. You will procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment. Provide hardware maintenance support. Prepare site installation and testing reports. Ensure that problems have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user’s requirements. Prepare reports and recommendations concerning existing and emerging hardware technology.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct site surveys; assess and document current site network configuration and site-unique requirements

  • Organize and direct hardware installations across multiple sites       

  • Analyze and recommend hardware specifications for project-unique or modified commercial hardware           

  • Assist with building simulations of proposed systems and provide hardware throughput analyses to system engineers         

  • Design and verify test harnesses/simulated interfaces for all test and integration phases          

  • Prepare Mean-Time-Between-Failure and Mean-Time-To-Repair analyses           

  • Analyze operational data to identify choke points, failure modes, and other data for design or maintainability improvements           

  • Review proposed systems, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems           

  • Evaluate current systems and annotate system vulnerabilities         

  • Research and analyze data of various products to include COTS/GOTS components and GFE to determine feasibility of design or application          

  • Provide skilled technical assistance in network planning, engineering, and architecture         

  • Assist in the development of technical standards and interface applications, identify and evaluate new products, and provide resolution for network problems          

  • Provide evaluations of systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications         

  • Assist with the development of system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems        

  • Develop, analyze, and provide feedback on wired and wireless network systems           

  • Plan large and small-scale system vendor comparison, cost studies, and security       

  • Plan and evaluate complex existing network systems and make recommendations for resources required to maintain and/or expand service levels       

  • Independently develop technical standards and interface applications, identify and evaluate new products, and provide resolution for network problems           

  • Independently develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems         

  • Analyze, identify, describe, and brief system weaknesses and provide proposed system improvements.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Ten (10) years experience as a Network Security Engineer analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related disciple from an accredited college or university is required         

  • Five (5) years of additional Network Security engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree          

  • Meet DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification for IAT Level II and possess at least two (2) of the following vendor certifications:      

  • Palo Alto Network Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)      

  • Sonicwall Network Security Administrator (SNSA)           

  • Sonicwall Network Security Professional (SNSP)           

  • Symantec ProxySG 6.7 Technical Specialist or Cisco CCNA or higher       

  • TS/SCI Poly required

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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$120,800 - $265,800

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.

Source: CACI on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($120,800) is above 23% of the 103 IT & Security roles in Maryland listed on this site; 5 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $139,000; the middle half runs from $120,800 to $151,500.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live CACI roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live CACI roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Networking Security Engineer II (this listing)$120,800 - $265,800
Lead Data Architect$120,800 - $265,800
Network Security Engineer$120,800 - $265,800
Senior Network Security Engineer$120,800 - $265,800
Linux Systems Administrator$120,800 - $265,800
Test Engineer (SME)$120,800 - $265,800
Senior Network Engineer$120,800 - $265,800

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All CACI roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-08-04
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Location as the employer wrote it: Columbia, MD, US

$120,800 - $265,800

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