IT Hardware Engineer: VDI & High-Performance Lab Design

CACI; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking an IT Hardware Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead hardware design for the DIA CIS program.

You will create infrastructure designs, validate configurations in lab environments, and guide transitions to Operations through testing and fielding. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure capacity, performance, and reliability while supporting VDI components and ongoing CSI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start.
• DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+).
• Experience across multiple seniority levels with 12+ years for BS/BA track or comparable.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on IT hardware and software solution design and integration.
• Willingness to learn new skills and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and architectures to create infrastructure designs aligned with program goals.
• Architect systems with capacity, performance, and service-level metrics for optimal UX.
• Collaborate with Operations and Government stakeholders to meet availability and resiliency targets.
• Lead or guide small cross-functional teams to produce design artifacts and CONOPS.
• Develop test cases and scripts for unit and system validation in Lab environments.
• Transfer engineered solutions to Operations during acceptance testing and early production.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and optimization for VDI components.
• Develop long-term strategies for procurement, governance, and compliance deployments.

Skills

Hardware design

System architecture

Lab testing

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

HS + 16+ years experience

AA + 14+ years experience

BS/BA + 12+ years experience

MS/MA + 10+ years experience

PhD + 8+ years experience

Tools

VDI

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking an IT Hardware Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead hardware design for the DIA CIS program.

You will create infrastructure designs, validate configurations in lab environments, and guide transitions to Operations through testing and fielding. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure capacity, performance, and reliability while supporting VDI components and ongoing CSI initiatives.