Server Engineer (SME)

CACI; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a SME Server Engineer to support the GMOS contract for the Department of State. The role requires technical and leadership responsibilities across data center and server platforms worldwide.

You will drive design, standardization, and automation using DevSecOps tools, manage OS configurations, and coordinate with global facilities to ensure high availability and security. The successful candidate will lead complex server environments, oversee relationships with multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 13+ years of experience in server engineering or data center operations.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience leading enterprise server engineering across large federal environments.
• Expertise in Windows Server and UNIX/Linux platforms, virtualization, and HCM strategies.
• Strong DevSecOps experience with Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center management services for server platforms across the global enterprise.
• Direct server installation support across worldwide Consular facilities with rapid response.
• Define design strategy for physical/virtual hosting supporting CA IT across 350+ facilities.
• Set enterprise standards for Windows/UNIX/Linux servers, physical and virtual.
• Oversee OS configuration, security fixes, app installs, upgrades, and Oracle DB changes.
• Define Hardware Configuration Management (HCM) strategy for DT/EA/CST items.
• Develop site survey strategies with renovations and upgrades recommendations.
• Maintain server refresh plans across worldwide Consular facilities with minimal disruption.
• Excel in DevSecOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, SonarQube) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide leadership on major assignments including budgets, staffing, and methodology.

Skills

Leadership

Server engineering

Systems administration

Virtualization

CI/CD automation

DevSecOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree + 13 years experience

Tools

Windows Server

UNIX/Linux

Ansible

Terraform

Oracle database management

Job description

Job Title: Server Engineer (SME)

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 SME Server Engineer 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:

• Provide technical and management leadership for data center management services including server platforms across the global enterprise
• Direct Server Installation Support Services including non-routine emergency services across worldwide Consular facilities, ensuring rapid response and resolution
• Establish design strategy for physical and virtual hosting environments supporting CA IT systems across 350+ global facilities, ensuring scalability and high availability
• Establish enterprise engineering standards for Windows and UNIX/Linux server platforms, both physical and virtual, ensuring consistency and compliance
• Direct operating system configuration and security fixes, software application installations and upgrades, and Oracle database changes across the enterprise
• Establish Hardware Configuration Management (HCM) strategy for all designated DT/EA/CST configurable items, maintaining operational readiness and security compliance
• Establish site survey strategy delivering comprehensive recommendations for facility renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and optimal physical placement of server equipment
• Establish and maintain comprehensive server refresh plan for all worldwide Consular facilities, coordinating with Post/Consular Facility POCs to minimize operational disruptions
• Excel in DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SonarQube) and design and construct advanced CI/CD pipelines with extensive experience automating continuous build, test, security validation, results collection, and success/failure analysis
• Provide technical and management leadership on major assignments, establishing strategic goals and plans that meet project objectives while directing activities with overall responsibility for financial management, methodology selection, and staffing decisions

Qualifications:

Required -

• Bachelor's degree + 13 years of experience in related fields, such as server engineering, systems administration, infrastructure architecture, virtualization, or data center operations leadership; equivalencies considered.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience providing strategic leadership for enterprise server engineering across large-scale, geographically distributed federal environments
• Demonstrated expertise in Windows Server and UNIX/Linux platforms, virtualization technologies, and Hardware Configuration Management (HCM) strategies
• Strong proficiency with DevSecOps tools and advanced CI/CD pipeline architecture, particularly with Ansible, Terraform, and enterprise automation frameworks
• Excellent leadership abilities with proven experience directing technical teams, managing program budgets, and making strategic staffing and resource allocation decisions

Desired -

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
• Professional certifications such as VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), or Oracle Certified Master
• Experience with enterprise server refresh planning, worldwide infrastructure deployments, and coordination with 300+ global facilities
• Knowledge of data center design best practices, capacity planning strategies, and experience supporting diplomatic missions with mission-critical server infrastructure

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity. 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 groun