Junior Endpoint Systems Engineer

CACI International Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Junior Endpoint Systems Engineer to support the DIA via the CIS program.

You will design and implement endpoint ecosystems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, focusing on secure, high‑performing user experiences with MDM, profile management, and encryption. You will automate deployments, validate configurations, and work with government stakeholders to ensure availability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current TS clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start.
• DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)
• Experience: 4+ years designing, integrating, validating, and implementing IT hardware/software solutions
• Certifications listed: RHCSA, Citrix VP, Azure Fundamentals, VMware VCAP, Azure Administrator
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills/technologies
• Knowledge of endpoint security and configuration management baselines

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, configure, and implement enterprise MDM solutions for endpoints.
• Configure BIOS, RAM, drivers, and full-disk encryption to meet security requirements.
• Automate endpoint configurations, testing, deployments using lab tooling.
• Implement patch management and maintain configuration baselines for compliance.
• Collaborate with Ops and stakeholders to ensure availability and resiliency of endpoint services.

Skills

Endpoint management

MDM

Automation

Security hardening

Vulnerability assessment

Education

High School Diploma or higher with 4+ years of experience

Associate/Bachelor's degree as alternative to experience

Tools

RHCSA

Citrix Virtualization Certification

Azure Fundamentals

VMware VCAP-DCD / Data Center Virtualization

Azure Administrator

Job description

Job Title: Junior Endpoint Systems Engineer
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
Anticipated Posting End: 1/1/2027

The Opportunity

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting‑edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.
CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Endpoint Systems Engineer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this role, you will be a key technical member of our engineering team responsible for modern endpoint ecosystems that deliver secure, reliable, and high‑performance user experiences across physical, virtual, and cloud‑based environments. You will design and implement enterprise MDM, profile management, configuration baselines, and security‑hardened endpoint solutions that support mission agility and compliance with stringent IC and DoD requirements. You will also execute innovation, automate deployments, and ensure seamless transition of engineered endpoint capabilities into operations.
The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, configure, and implement enterprise Mobile Device Management solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud‑based endpoints.
• Apply human‑centric design principles to optimize startup, login, application streaming, and overall user experience.
• Configure hardware BIOS, RAM, device drivers, and full‑disk encryption to meet security and performance requirements.
• Automate endpoint configurations, testing, and deployments using environment‑specific tooling.
• Apply working knowledge of network concepts, firewalls, and VPN technologies to optimize customer interactions in secure, segmented environments.
• Engineer profile‑management solutions that capture user settings, preserve customizations, and enable seamless workspace portability across devices.
• Develop endpoint‑management solutions supporting existing, new, and emerging technologies to meet mission requirements for user personalization and application‑specific customizations.
• Engineer solutions that support automated patch management and maintain configuration‑management databases to validate compliance with desired‑state baselines.
• Implement full‑disk encryption using NIST‑, FIPS‑, and NSA‑approved algorithms.
• Analyze requirements, concepts of operations, and system architectures to produce detailed endpoint‑infrastructure designs aligned with program objectives.
• Collaborate with Operations teams and Government stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure availability, reliability, resiliency, and operability of endpoint services.
• Conduct Analyses of Alternatives to support informed decisions on technologies, feasibility studies, and proofs of concept.
• Incorporate capacity, performance, and service‑level metrics into endpoint‑service designs to enhance user experience and infrastructure efficiency.
• Produce engineering artifacts, test cases, training materials, and CONOPS documentation independently or while guiding small teams.
• Research new technologies, articulate integration benefits to stakeholders, and lead tradeoff analyses as part of Continual Service Improvement and innovation activities.
• Use Lab facilities to conduct experimentation, feasibility studies, and validation of endpoint designs and technologies.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit and system‑level test cases using Lab environments to ensure coverage and readiness for deployment.
• Support the transition of endpoint solutions to Operations through Acceptance testing, Blue/Green fielding, and early‑production rollout.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, repair, and optimization for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure components within the endpoint solutions domain.
• Develop strategies—including planning, vendor evaluation, procurement, implementation, governance, and risk management—to support phased modernization.
• Support engineering‑to‑operations transition activities to ensure the sustained performance of endpoint solutions.

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+)
• HS and 12+ years of experience, an AA and 10+ years of experience, BS/BA and 8+ years of experience, MS/MA and 6+ years of experience, or PhD and 4+ years of experience
• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on experience designing, integrating, validating, and implementing IT hardware and software solutions
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Citrix Certified Professional‑Virtualization, Azure Fundamentals, or OEM equivalent or Mware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization Design and Azure Administrator certifications
• Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies

Desired

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher)

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.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$75,200-$158,100
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.