CACI International

Server Engineer (SME)

CACI International$120K — $265K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 13 years in server engineering, systems administration, or related fields; equivalences considered.
  • Active Secret Clearance required.
  • Experience in strategic leadership for enterprise server engineering in federal environments.
  • Expertise in Windows Server and UNIX/Linux, virtualization technologies, and Hardware Configuration Management (HCM) strategies.
  • Proficient in DevSecOps tools and advanced CI/CD pipeline architecture, particularly with Ansible and Terraform.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in directing technical teams and managing program budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for data center management services across server platforms globally.
  • Direct emergency server installation support services at Consular facilities to ensure rapid response.
  • Establish design strategy for hosting environments supporting CA IT systems at 350+ global locations.
  • Create enterprise engineering standards for Windows and UNIX/Linux environments to ensure consistency and compliance.
  • Manage OS configuration, security updates, and software installations across the enterprise.
  • Implement Hardware Configuration Management strategy for secure operational readiness.
  • Design site survey strategy to optimize server infrastructure and facility upgrades.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off benefits to support work-life balance.
  • Access to robust learning resources for professional growth.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, financial, and retirement benefits.
  • Strong family support system encompassing various services.
  • Continuous educational opportunities for skill enhancement.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Server Engineer (SME)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide technical and management leadership for data center management services including server platforms across the global enterprise

  • Direct Server Installation Support Services including non-routine emergency services across worldwide Consular facilities, ensuring rapid response and resolution

  • Establish design strategy for physical and virtual hosting environments supporting CA IT systems across 350+ global facilities, ensuring scalability and high availability

  • Establish enterprise engineering standards for Windows and UNIX/Linux server platforms, both physical and virtual, ensuring consistency and compliance

  • Direct operating system configuration and security fixes, software application installations and upgrades, and Oracle database changes across the enterprise

  • Establish Hardware Configuration Management (HCM) strategy for all designated DT/EA/CST configurable items, maintaining operational readiness and security compliance

  • Establish site survey strategy delivering comprehensive recommendations for facility renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and optimal physical placement of server equipment

  • Establish and maintain comprehensive server refresh plan for all worldwide Consular facilities, coordinating with Post/Consular Facility POCs to minimize operational disruptions

  • Excel in DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SonarQube) and design and construct advanced CI/CD pipelines with extensive experience automating continuous build, test, security validation, results collection, and success/failure analysis

  • Provide technical and management leadership on major assignments, establishing strategic goals and plans that meet project objectives while directing activities with overall responsibility for financial management, methodology selection, and staffing decisions

Qualifications: 

Required –

  • Bachelor's degree + 13 years of experience in related fields, such as server engineering, systems administration, infrastructure architecture, virtualization, or data center operations leadership; equivalencies considered.

  • Active Secret Clearance

  • Proven experience providing strategic leadership for enterprise server engineering across large-scale, geographically distributed federal environments

  • Demonstrated expertise in Windows Server and UNIX/Linux platforms, virtualization technologies, and Hardware Configuration Management (HCM) strategies

  • Strong proficiency with DevSecOps tools and advanced CI/CD pipeline architecture, particularly with Ansible, Terraform, and enterprise automation frameworks

  • Excellent leadership abilities with proven experience directing technical teams, managing program budgets, and making strategic staffing and resource allocation decisions

Desired –

  • Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State

  • Professional certifications such as VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), or Oracle Certified Master

  • Experience with enterprise server refresh planning, worldwide infrastructure deployments, and coordination with 300+ global facilities

  • Knowledge of data center design best practices, capacity planning strategies, and experience supporting diplomatic missions with mission-critical server infrastructure

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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:

$120,800 - $265,800

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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