Senior Infrastructure & Network Lead - TS/SCI

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

Job summary

CACI International is seeking an Infrastructure/Network Lead to drive secure, scalable infrastructure across cloud and bare‑metal environments for mission critical space‑based applications. You will lead a ~15-person infra team and shape deployment approaches across government IT landscapes.

Onsite at our Sterling, VA facility, this role requires TS/SCI with poly, extensive cloud and network expertise, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and strong leadership to ensure security, reliability,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and security (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• CISSP or Security+ certification (or comparable information security certification).

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplined infrastructure team of approximately 15 engineers.
• Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of services.
• Develop and maintain governance policies and best practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of Automated Infrastructure configuration management.
• Experience with infrastructure troubleshooting and resolution.
• Understanding in the design, implementation, procurement, tradecraft, or maintenance of various layers of network infrastructure.
• Provide escalation support and communicate incident status to management and customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external service providers, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with government IT and security policies, including cross-security domain requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Cloud infrastructure

Network architecture

Linux system administration

Information security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

CACI International is seeking an Infrastructure/Network Lead to drive secure, scalable infrastructure across cloud and bare‑metal environments for mission critical space‑based applications. You will lead a ~15-person infra team and shape deployment approaches across government IT landscapes.

Onsite at our Sterling, VA facility, this role requires TS/SCI with poly, extensive cloud and network expertise, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and strong leadership to ensure security, reliability,