Data Systems Analyst & Infrastructure Modernization Specialist

CACI International Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Systems Analyst & Infrastructure Modernization Specialist at CACI International Inc., based onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia. You will support the DoD CIO on data center optimization, resilience, and modernization initiatives, driving measurable outcomes.

You will engineer dashboards, apply human-centered design to CIO tools, and coordinate with government leads. This role demands DoD Secret clearance, DoD-focused expertise, and strong cybersecurity alignment.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in IT modernization and data center operations.
• Experience with DoD or federal initiatives is preferred.
• Strong DCIM, hybrid cloud, and Zero Trust cybersecurity expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD CIO data center strategy and modernization efforts.
• Develop dashboards visualizing technical debt, decommissioning progress, and performance.
• Produce UI/UX artifacts and user journeys using human-centered design.
• Document stakeholder meetings and prepare executive briefs and memos.
• Analyze telemetry to inform ZTA, hybrid cloud migration, and enterprise modernization.

Skills

IT modernization

Data center operations

Zero Trust Architecture

Hybrid cloud integration

Power BI dashboard development

Tools

Nlyte

Sunbird

Schneider EcoStruxure

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

VMware vSphere

Hyper‑V

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

CAST Highlight

SonarQube

LeanIX

Flexera

Splunk

Databricks

Prometheus

ACAS

eMASS

CrowdStrike

Tenable

RMF toolsets

Job description

• Monitoring & Analytics: Splunk, Power BI, Prometheus, Databricks

Job Title: Data Systems Analyst & Infrastructure Modernization Specialist

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 highly capable Data Systems Analyst/Infrastructure Modernization Specialist to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). This position independently supports an Action Officer and plays a critical role in enterprise-level Data Center Optimization initiatives. The contractor will support efforts such as the Global Computing and Data Center Resilience and Optimization, working closely with government leads to drive measurable modernization outcomes.

This position is 100% ONSITE working 5 days a week at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include supporting the implementation efforts of the DoW CIO data center strategy and prioritization; assisting in developing strategic and operational plans for legacy system retirement and elimination; and helping with data center consolidation, resiliency, and optimization initiatives through DCIM tools, AI-driven automation, and predictive analytics. The contractor will also assist in hybrid cloud migration strategies and ensure alignment with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and cybersecurity compliance mandates.

Conducts reviews of Component data center plans/activities. Creates briefs, white papers, scorecards, etc. for DoW CIO leadership on data center matters. Holds periodic technical discussions with clients on the state of data center modernization. Supports client’s messaging activities in board meetings and other forums.

Conducts reviews of Component deprecation plans/activities. Creates briefs, scorecards, etc. for DoD CIO leadership on JRSS matters. Holds periodic technical discussions with client on the state of JRSS deprecation. Supports client’s messaging activities at JRSS planning board meetings and other forums.

• Provide independent SME-level support to a DoD CIO Action Officer as a hybrid data and policy analyst.
• Engineer, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards to visualize technical debt scores, decommissioning progress, and infrastructure performance metrics across TDM, TDI, and DROP.
• Apply human-centered design (HCD) principles to produce UI/UX artifacts, including personas, mockups, and user journeys, that improve usability of CIO tools.
• Participate in and document stakeholder meetings, working groups, and internal strategy sessions, draft meeting summaries, white papers, and internal memos.
• Prepare and respond to CATMS taskers and executive-level inquiries in alignment with CIO priorities and policy frameworks.
• Analyze infrastructure telemetry and lifecycle data to support strategic recommendations for Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), hybrid cloud migration, and enterprise modernization.

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum clearance active DoD Secret.

Candidate should have a minimum of eight years of experience in IT modernization and data center operations, preferably supporting DoW or federal initiatives. Expertise in technical frameworks, data center infrastructure, DCIM implementation, hybrid cloud integration, and Zero Trust-aligned cybersecurity is essential.

Hardware

Demonstrated expertise in:

• Dell EMC, HPE ProLiant, Cisco UCS servers
• Network appliances (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• SAN/NAS storage systems (NetApp, Pure Storage, EMC VMAX)
• Industrial/embedded platforms and legacy hardware environments
• Infrastructure supporting DCIM, power, and cooling instrumentation

Software & Tools

• DCIM tools: Nlyte, Sunbird, Schneider EcoStruxure
• Cloud & Virtualization: AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V
• Automation & Configuration: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef
• Tech Debt Platforms: CAST Highlight, SonarQube, LeanIX, Flexera
• Monitoring & Analytics: Splunk, Power BI, Prometheus, Databricks
• Cybersecurity/Compliance Tools: ACAS, eMASS, HBSS, CrowdStrike, Tenable, RMF toolsets
• Technical debt lifecycle management and infrastructure telemetry.
• Policy documentation (white papers, briefings, tasker responses).

Desired

Department of War Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO) DOD Information Network (DODIN) Modernization and Performance Management – Engineering and Technical Support Services II (DODIN II

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.

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$103,800 - $218,100

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.