Scrum Master (Senior)

CACI; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for the GMOS contract supporting the Department of State. The role focuses on guiding high-performing teams across infrastructure, network, and cloud modernization, with SAFe alignment and security/governance at the forefront.

You will mentor junior Scrum Masters, coordinate cross-team efforts, and ensure reliable, secure IT services across multiple facilities and environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years in Agile coaching, Scrum Master, or DevOps fields.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Proven Scrum Master for technical engineering teams delivering infra, network, and cloud modernization.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, SAFe, and related delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate Agile processes for multiple engineering teams delivering infrastructure, network, and IT services modernization across data centers, cloud environments, and 350+ facilities.
• Coach engineering teams in SAFe and Agile practices, ensuring alignment with SDLC methodologies and governance.
• Remove impediments and facilitate cross-team dependencies for complex infrastructure initiatives.
• Perform senior-level technical work including architecting infrastructure solutions and disaster recovery configurations.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Owners to maintain engineering backlogs addressing redundancy and DR requirements.
• Develop automation scripts for CI/CD pipelines and optimize deployment processes.
• Create Agile metrics and reporting frameworks tracking delivery performance and documentation completeness.
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters and coach teams on continuous improvement.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Scrum Master

Agile coaching

SAFe practices

Infrastructure engineering

Cloud modernization

Cross-team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring tools

Job description

Job Title: Scrum Master (Senior)

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 Senior Scrum Master for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world‑class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.

Responsibilities:

• Orchestrate Agile processes for multiple engineering teams delivering comprehensive infrastructure, network, and IT services modernization across physical data centers, cloud environments, and 350+ worldwide facilities
• Coach engineering teams in advanced Agile practices including SAFe principles, ensuring alignment with DT/EA/CST SDLC methodologies, governance review processes, and Department modernization goals
• Remove complex organizational impediments and facilitate cross‑team dependencies for engineering initiatives spanning infrastructure consolidation, cloud adoption, software‑defined networking, and automated deployment strategies
• Execute senior‑level technical work including architecting infrastructure solutions, designing disaster recovery configurations, conducting capacity planning analysis, and validating operational designs for critical systems with redundant failover capabilities
• Partner with Engineering and Implementation Manager and Product Owners to develop and maintain engineering program backlogs addressing redundant infrastructure designs, failover capabilities, and disaster recovery requirements
• Perform advanced technical tasks such as troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, optimizing database performance, configuring enterprise monitoring tools, and developing automation scripts for CI/CD pipelines
• Develop and implement Agile metrics and reporting frameworks tracking engineering delivery performance including infrastructure deployment timelines, design review cycles, and technical documentation completeness
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership for infrastructure migrations including reviewing cloud architecture designs, validating security configurations, testing automated provisioning workflows, and troubleshooting integration challenges
• Facilitate collaboration between engineering teams, Architecture Review Boards, and Change Management Control Boards ensuring infrastructure designs incorporate security best practices and NIST standards compliance
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters and coach engineering teams on continuous improvement methodologies supporting capacity planning, performance optimization, and modernization initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience in related fields, such as Agile coaching, Scrum Master, infrastructure engineering, IT project management, or DevOps engineering; equivalencies considered.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master for technical engineering teams delivering infrastructure, network, and cloud modernization initiatives
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile methodologies including Scrum, SAFe, and technical delivery practices for complex infrastructure projects
• Strong technical knowledge of infrastructure engineering, cloud architectures, disaster recovery, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks
• Excellent facilitation and coaching abilities with proven experience removing impediments, managing cross‑team dependencies, and leading major technical initiatives

Desired

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
• Professional certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA), or Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A‑CSM)

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.

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