Virtual Infrastructure Engineer

CACI; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Virtual Infrastructure Engineer to design and maintain enterprise data-center solutions in a mission-focused DoD setting, with emphasis on virtualization, VMware, and storage technologies. The role requires current Secret clearance and US citizenship, with travel to Djibouti/Horn of Africa regions as needed.

Responsibilities include building, testing, and supporting virtual infrastructure, plus training teams for smooth operations and lifecycle management across Cisco, VMware,

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Current Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI.
• 7+ years of recent specialized experience in virtual infrastructure.
• Relevant major certifications (VCP-DCV and/or VCP-VCF) or equivalent.
• CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level II or greater).

Responsibilities

• Design, document, build, integrate, implement, and test virtual infrastructure solutions.
• Perform ongoing operations and maintenance of the virtual infrastructure environment.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer for successful transition to IT Operations Management.
• Analyze hardware and software lifecycle requirements and standardization approaches.
• Evaluate best practice solutions for data-center and virtual infrastructure technologies.
• Provide remote and on-site support in Djibouti and Horn of Africa as required.

Skills

Cisco Nexus

Cisco UCS

UCS Manager

Fabric Interconnects

NetApp storage

SAN configurations

SnapMirror

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Private cloud virtualization

Virtual networking

PowerShell scripting

DoD IT security requirements

Education

VCP-DCV

VCP-VCF

CompTIA Security+

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Cisco UCS Manager

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title: Virtual Infrastructure Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

Are you interested in continuing your career in a mission-focused environment in Djibouti? CACI has established and upcoming positions throughout the Horn of Africa theater supporting multiple customers for the Department of Defense. We are looking for experienced, innovative, and motivated Virtual Infrastructure Systems Engineers to enable AFRICOM mission objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, documenting, building, integrating, implementing, and testing virtual infrastructure solutions
• Performing ongoing operations and maintenance of the virtual infrastructure environment
• Providing training and knowledge transfer to support the successful transition of systems to IT Operations Management
• Analyzing hardware and software lifecycle requirements and recommending standardization approaches across the enterprise
• Evaluating and recommending best practice solutions for data-center and virtual infrastructure technologies
• Providing remote technical support and on-site support as required in Djibouti and other locations throughout the Horn of Africa

Required Qualifications

• Must currently be a US Citizen. This position cannot accept non-US Citizens.

Clearance

Currently hold an adjudicated United States of America Secret Clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Education & Experience

Relevant major certification + 7 years of recent specialized experience

Certification

• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) and/or VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (VCP-VCF)
• CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level II or greater)

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong engineering background in design, implementation, migration, operations, and maintenance of enterprise data-center technologies
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end lifecycle management for Cisco, VMware, and NetApp hardware and software, including planning, upgrades, patching, licensing, maintenance, and refresh activities.
• Hands-on experience with the following technologies:

• Cisco Nexus products
• Cisco UCS, UCS Manager, and Fabric Interconnects
• NetApp storage solutions, SAN configurations, and SnapMirror
• VMware vSphere / ESXi
• Demonstrated experience with private cloud virtualization and virtual networking in VMware environments
• Ability to analyze complex technical environments and recommend optimal solutions for performance, scalability, lifecycle management, and standardization

Communication & Collaboration Skills

• Writes and speaks clearly
• Present products, solutions, and ideas in a professional, business-like manner
• Experience interfacing with customers, project managers, clients, and system stakeholders
• Works effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires strong team interaction and coordination of efforts

Desired

• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) in a Cisco FlexPod environment.
• ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation
• Cisco Data Center certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher
• NetApp Certification
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting
• Experience evaluating and integrating new technologies into existing environments
• Demonstrated background troubleshooting complex IT issues
• Understanding of Department of Defense military standards and DoD IT security requirements
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs

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.
• CACIV 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 certificat