Virtual Systems Engineer

CACI International Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 66,700 - 133,300; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Virtual Systems Engineer in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role is entry-level and requires no prior experience. Candidates must have a BS in Computer Science or a related field, and proficiency in Linux is essential. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and developing virtual systems, optimizing processes, and creating automation scripts. The pay range is $66,700 - $133,300, and a Secret-level security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; no prior work experience is required.
• Secret-level security clearance required.
• US Citizenship is needed to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain components of a virtual system.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems within the virtual system.
• Develop tools to improve virtual system provisioning.
• Support delivery, installation, and configuration of the virtual system.

Skills

Proficiency with Linux operating systems

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

Working knowledge of software-defined networking

Networking principles

Education

BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering discipline

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

YAML

VMware ESXi

vCenter

KVM/QEMU

Job description

Job Title: Virtual Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Regular

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Opportunity

Responsible for applying interdisciplinary engineering skills in the technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for complex solutions or products. These solutions or products typically encompass non-information technology related engineering or scientific disciplines and may require hardware, aerospace, communications, cyber, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or other specialized engineering domain knowledge. Analyses are performed at all levels of the total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain components of a virtual system.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and document problems within a virtual system in accordance with approved procedures to include:
• Verification of proper operation of the system.
• Optimizing and resolving issues associated with the virtualized environment.
• Optimizing and resolving issues with load‑cycling process.
• Review, correct and develop effective scripts in BASH, PowerShell, and Python to automate system load cycling and configuration procedures and provide user‑friendly scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Provide inputs and review documentation pertaining to your area of responsibility. You will write and submit new procedures as required.
• Develop tools to expand insight into the virtual system operation and performance.
• Develop tools to improve provisioning of virtualized systems.
• Provide start‑up and shut‑down support of the development and deployed systems.
• Support delivery, installation, configuration and light‑off of the virtual system.
• Report status at internal and customer meetings.

Qualifications

Required

• BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering discipline. This is an entry‑level position; no prior work experience is required.
• Secret‑level security clearance. (US Citizenship is required in order to obtain a security clearance from the DoD.)
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems.

Desired

• Working knowledge of Aegis Combat/Weapon Systems.
• Working knowledge of bash/csh/PowerShell/Python scripting.
• Working knowledge of software‑defined networking principles and technologies (VMware NSX, Cisco ACI, etc.).
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/RedHawk systems.
• Working knowledge of virtual machine platforms (e.g., VMware ESXi and vCenter, KVM/QEMU, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS and/or NX‑OS network appliance operating systems.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, and YAML data serialization.

Pay Range

$66,700 - $133,300

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.