Server Engineer (SME) Ashburn, VA, US

CACI International Inc.; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

CAСI International Inc. is seeking a Server Engineer (SME) in Ashburn, VA, to lead data center operations and enterprise server platforms across global facilities. The role emphasizes Windows and UNIX/Linux expertise, virtualization, and strong DevSecOps practices.

You will drive design standards, manage OS configurations, and coordinate with Post/Consular Facility POCs to minimize disruption while delivering secure, scalable infrastructure for mission-critical applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 13+ years of related experience in server engineering, systems administration, or data center operations leadership.
• Expertise in Windows Server and UNIX/Linux platforms, virtualization, and Hardware Configuration Management.
• Strong proficiency with DevSecOps tools and enterprise automation frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage budgets, and allocate resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and management leadership for data center management services across global facilities.
• Direct server installation support including emergency services at worldwide Consular facilities.
• Establish design strategy for hosting environments supporting CA IT systems, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Develop enterprise engineering standards for server platforms and maintain security compliance.
• Lead OS configuration, security fixes, and Oracle DB changes across the enterprise.
• Drive DevSecOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines with automation for build, test, and security validation.

Skills

Windows Server

UNIX/Linux

Virtualization

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Ansible

Terraform

Oracle database changes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

SonarQube

Job description

## Server Engineer (SME)Ashburn, VA, USApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 331931Job Title: Server Engineer (SME)Job Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage 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.**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.The proposed salary range for this position is:$120,800 - $265,800*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.*