Internet Junior Network Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

CACI•Chantilly, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

CACI is seeking an IT Network Intern to function as part of a team of engineers responsible for CACI's distributed enterprise network environment in our Chantilly, VA office. This position will be hybrid with the expectation that you be in office 80% of the time so you must live within the local commuting distance (50 miles) .

Requirements

Completing final year of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Basic understanding of network essentials
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Familiarity with enterprise network concepts: basic knowledge of configuring network routers, switches, firewalls and wireless networks

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCNA or CCNP Certification
Knowledge of or experience in SDA, ISE, & DNAC
Knowledge of or experience in large-scale network environments

Responsibilities

Overseeing network installations and implementing solutions with a focus on performance and scalability.
Configuring and installing network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs, ensuring each device and service is correctly integrated and optimized.
Conducting thorough tests on network systems, monitoring performance, troubleshooting outages, and working with network architects to optimize the network.
Ensuring the health and maintenance of both enterprise and development networks, including managing various network hardware (e.g., firewalls, switches, routers).
Using performance analysis tools to troubleshoot network issues, track data flows, and resolve any disruptions in service or network efficiency.
Providing support for customer-related technologies, ensuring the infrastructure meets user needs and expectations.