Systems Engineer (Senior)

CACI International Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the Global Mission Operations Support contract, supporting the Department of State in Ashburn, VA. You will guide a high-performing team to deliver reliable IT services with focus on modernization and security.

You will lead data center operations, enterprise upgrades, and DevSecOps pipelines across 350+ facilities, mentoring staff to ensure availability, security, and compliance with NIST and FISMA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance and DoS/DOS project experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring of teams in large-scale environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center management services for CA IT infrastructure across 350+ global facilities, ensuring high availability.
• Lead engineering and implementation services including upgrades and modernization across global CA IT enterprise.
• Design and implement upgrades, enhancements, and modernization for IT services supporting 40,000+ users.
• Implement comprehensive SDDC technologies enabling rapid provisioning and policy-driven automation.
• Lead development, management, and support of robust enterprise-wide Disaster Recovery program complying with NIST SP 800-34 and FISMA.

Skills

Data center operations

SDDC technologies

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

SonarQube

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer (Senior)Job Category: EngineeringTime 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 Senior Systems 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:Lead data center management services for CA IT infrastructure across 350+ global facilities, ensuring high availability and operational excellenceLead engineering and implementation services including comprehensive upgrades and modernization across global CA IT enterpriseLead design and implementation of upgrades, enhancements, and modernization for IT services supporting 40,000+ users across geographically distributed locationsImplement comprehensive Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) technologies enabling rapid provisioning, centralized management, and policy-driven automationLead development, management, and support of robust enterprise-wide Disaster Recovery (DR) program complying with NIST SP 800-34 and FISMA requirementsLead coordination with DOS entities to oversee daily operations of CA Data Center infrastructure ensuring high availability and business continuityDesign comprehensive server and storage filer infrastructure leveraging modern technologies for improved scalability, performance, and reliabilityManage enterprise DHCP scopes and leases supporting dynamic and scalable network configurations across 350+ global facilitiesMaster DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SonarQube) and construct advanced CI/CD pipelines with extensive experience automating continuous build, test, security validation, and results analysisFunction as a technical expert across multiple project assignments, planning and leading major systems engineering initiatives while mentoring team members and supervising infrastructure engineering staffQualifications:Required :Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience in related fields, such as systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, data center operations, enterprise architecture, or IT operations; equivalencies considered.Active Secret ClearanceProven experience leading data center operations, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise systems engineering for large-scale environmentsDemonstrated expertise in Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) technologies, disaster recovery planning, and NIST/FISMA complianceStrong proficiency with DevSecOps tools and advanced CI/CD pipeline development, particularly with Ansible, Terraform, and automation frameworksExcellent leadership abilities with proven experience planning and leading major infrastructure initiatives, functioning as a subject matter expert, and supervising systems engineering teamsDesired:Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of StateProfessional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or similar systems engineering certificationsExperience with disaster recovery testing, DHCP management, and infrastructure modernization for 300+ geographically distributed facilitiesKnowledge of NIST SP 800-34, FISMA requirements, and experience implementing enterprise-wide disaster recovery programsThis position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.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:$113,200 - $237,800CACI 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.