System Engineer, Senior

CACI; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an experienced System Engineer, Senior to design, integrate, implement, and sustain enterprise IT and systems engineering solutions that support logistics, mission planning, and command and control across distributed environments.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will lead technical efforts with Government stakeholders, software and network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and mission partners to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable systems that meet evolving

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields.
• Experience supporting DoD or government programs and briefing senior leaders.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred; cloud and network experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT systems for mission operations.
• Develop architectures integrating logistics, operational, and mission support capabilities.
• Coordinate system integration across hardware, software, networks, and cloud.
• Ensure availability, reliability, scalability, and performance; support modernization efforts.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel to meet Government security requirements.
• Prepare technical briefings, engineering reports, and status updates for leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

10+ years experience

Systems engineering

Government/DoD programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

VMware

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Linux

Windows Server

SQL

Job description

Job Title: System Engineer, Senior

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US* * *

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an experienced System Engineer, Senior to support logistics operations across the Indo-Pacific. The System Engineer, Senior serves as CACI's senior technical professional responsible for designing, integrating, implementing, and sustaining enterprise information technology and systems engineering solutions that support logistics, mission support, operational planning, and command and control capabilities. Reporting directly to the Program Manager, this position provides technical leadership to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable systems support mission execution across distributed and contested environments.

The System Engineer, Senior works closely with Government stakeholders, program leadership, software developers, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, system administrators, and mission partners to develop and maintain integrated technology solutions supporting operational requirements. This position ensures system availability, interoperability, performance, and security while supporting modernization initiatives, technology integration, and continuous operational improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT systems supporting mission operations.

• Develop systems engineering solutions that integrate logistics, operational, and mission support capabilities.

• Analyze system requirements and develop technical architectures supporting Government objectives.

• Coordinate system integration activities across hardware, software, networks, and cloud environments.

• Ensure system availability, reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive engineering practices.

• Support technology modernization initiatives and lifecycle management activities.

• Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with Government security requirements.

• Perform systems analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to resolve technical issues.

• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical procedures.

• Support testing, validation, accreditation, and implementation of new technologies and system enhancements.

• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to optimize operational effectiveness.

• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and Government technical representatives supporting enterprise systems.

• Prepare technical briefings, engineering reports, and project status updates for program leadership.

• Mentor junior engineers and promote systems engineering best practices across the program.

• Foster continuous improvement through innovation, automation, and adoption of emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting systems engineering, enterprise information technology, software engineering, or infrastructure engineering for Government or Department of Defense programs.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, or Special Operations organizations.

• Experience designing, integrating, and sustaining complex enterprise IT systems supporting mission-critical operations.

• Demonstrated ability to brief senior Government and military leadership on technical solutions, system performance, and engineering initiatives.

Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience supporting cloud computing, virtualization, enterprise networking, systems integration, or command and control environments.

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Azure, AWS, VMware, Microsoft 365, PowerShell, Linux, Windows Server, SQL, or other enterprise infrastructure and systems engineering technologies.

• Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP, Security+, Cisco CCNP, VMware VCP, ITIL, or equivalent systems engineering certifications are preferred.

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:

$94,400 - $198,200

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.