Job Title: Systems Engineer (Senior)

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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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 excellence
• Lead engineering and implementation services including comprehensive upgrades and modernization across global CA IT enterprise
• Lead design and implementation of upgrades, enhancements, and modernization for IT services supporting 40,000+ users across geographically distributed locations
• Implement comprehensive Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) technologies enabling rapid provisioning, centralized management, and policy-driven automation
• Lead development, management, and support of robust enterprise-wide Disaster Recovery (DR) program complying with NIST SP 800-34 and FISMA requirements
• Lead coordination with DOS entities to oversee daily operations of CA Data Center infrastructure ensuring high availability and business continuity
• Design comprehensive server and storage filer infrastructure leveraging modern technologies for improved scalability, performance, and reliability
• Manage enterprise DHCP scopes and leases supporting dynamic and scalable network configurations across 350+ global facilities
• Master DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SonarQube) and construct advanced CI/CD pipelines with extensive experience automating continuous build, test, security validation, and results analysis
• Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments, planning and leading major systems engineering initiatives while mentoring team members and supervising infrastructure engineering staff

Qualifications:

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 Clearance
• Proven experience leading data center operations, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise systems engineering for large-scale environments
• Demonstrated expertise in Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) technologies, disaster recovery planning, and NIST/FISMA compliance
• Strong proficiency with DevSecOps tools and advanced CI/CD pipeline development, particularly with Ansible, Terraform, and automation frameworks
• Excellent leadership abilities with proven experience planning and leading major infrastructure initiatives, functioning as a subject matter expert, and supervising systems engineering teams

Desired:

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
• Professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or similar systems engineering certifications
• Experience with disaster recovery testing, DHCP management, and infrastructure modernization for 300+ geographically distributed facilities
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-34, FISMA requirements, and experience implementing enterprise-wide disaster recovery programs

This 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 - $237,800