Senior Infrastructure & Network Lead - Cloud & Security

CACI International Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

CA CI International Inc. seeks an Infrastructure Lead in Sterling, VA to guide a cross‑functional team of ~15 engineers. You will ensure secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure across cloud and bare‑metal environments, supporting mission‑critical space applications.

The role emphasizes containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), governance, and collaboration with internal teams and customers. A TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and a strong security posture are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, network architecture, and development environments.
• Proven experience with Linux system administration.
• Experience with information security and compliance with government policies.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms and network protocols (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• CISSP or Security+ certification (or comparable information security certification).

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑disciplined infrastructure team of ~15 engineers.
• Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of services.
• Develop and maintain governance policies and best practices.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Provide escalation support and communicate incident status to management and customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external providers, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with government IT and security policies across cross‑security domains.

Skills

Security clearance

Cloud infrastructure

Linux administration

Information security

CI/CD

Networking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

CA CI International Inc. seeks an Infrastructure Lead in Sterling, VA to guide a cross‑functional team of ~15 engineers. You will ensure secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure across cloud and bare‑metal environments, supporting mission‑critical space applications.

The role emphasizes containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), governance, and collaboration with internal teams and customers. A TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and a strong security posture are required.