CACI International

IT Hardware Engineer

CACI International$90K — $189K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly before start
  • DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)
  • 16+ years of experience with a High School diploma, 14+ years with an Associate's, 12+ years with a Bachelor's, 10+ years with a Master's, or 8+ years with a PhD
  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in IT hardware and software design and implementation
  • Willingness to learn new skills and technologies

Responsibilities

  • Analyze requirements and system architectures to create detailed infrastructure designs
  • Architect systems to optimize user experience and efficient resource utilization
  • Collaborate with Operations teams and Government stakeholders to refine and achieve availability and reliability objectives
  • Research optimal design characteristics and conduct Analyses of Alternatives for technology decisions
  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams to produce design artifacts and documentation
  • Research emerging technologies and drive tradeoff decisions within Continual Service Improvement initiatives
  • Develop and execute test cases for comprehensive validation within lab environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options
  • Wellness programs
  • Retirement benefits
  • Family support resources
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Generous time off policies
Full Job Description
Job Title: IT Hardware Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 75%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026

The Opportunity:

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.

CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated IT Hardware Engineer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this role on our engineering team, you will be the technical authority for hardware design. You will lead the production of critical engineering and design artifacts, CONOPS, and training materials that define high-performance infrastructure optimized for capacity and user experience. Leveraging these architectural foundations, you will utilize lab facilities to rigorously experiment, execute custom test scripts, and validate hardware configurations to ensure flawless performance prior to deployment. Furthermore, you will champion the seamless transition of these engineered solutions to Operations teams through acceptance testing and early production fielding, while providing advanced troubleshooting and optimization support for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) components.

The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze requirements, concepts of operations, and system architectures to create detailed infrastructure designs in line with program vision and objectives.

  • Architect systems that seamlessly incorporate capacity, performance, and service-level metrics to ensure an optimal user experience and efficient infrastructure utilization.

  • Collaborate with Operations teams and Government stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure availability, reliability, resiliency, and operability objectives are well understood and achievable.

  • Research optimal design characteristics and conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) to facilitate objective, informed decision-making on technology options, feasibility studies, and proofs of concepts.

  • Lead or guide small, cross-functional engineering teams to produce critical design artifacts, test cases, training materials, and supporting documentation (including CONOPS).

  • Research emerging technologies, articulate integration benefits to stakeholders, and drive objective tradeoff decisions as a key member of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives.

  • Direct physical and virtual Lab facilities to promote rigorous experimentation, feasibility studies, and technology investigations.

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test cases and scripts for unit and system-level validation within Lab environments to guarantee flawless deployments.

  • Manage and support the lifecycle transfer of engineered solutions to Operations teams during acceptance testing, Blue/Green fielding, and early production phases.

  • Provide advanced troubleshooting, repair, and optimization services to Operations teams to maximize Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) performance.

  • Develop long-term strategies for system assessment, vendor evaluation, procurement, governance, risk management, and phased compliance deployments.

  • Champion the end-to-end transition of engineering services from initial development through to daily operations.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start

  • DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)

  • HS and 16+ years of experience, an AA and 14+ years of experience, BS/BA and 12+ years of experience, MS/MA and 10+ years of experience, or PhD and 8+ years of experience

  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience designing, integrating, validating, and implementing IT hardware and software solutions

  • Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies

Desired:

  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

  • Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments

  • ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher)

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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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300-$189,600

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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