System Engineer

System Engineer

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: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Manage operating systems, virtual machines, drivers, storage, and boot process for a Navy training system. The system includes virtualized tactical computer programs, simulations, video/voice distribution systems, and management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain components of a virtualized computer system.

• Troubleshoot, resolve, and document problems within virtualized systems 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.

• Recommend, review, and assess incremental changes to fielded computing systems equipment.

• 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 virtual systems.

• Perform trade studies and analysis of alternatives for equipment upgrades of tactical computing systems.

• Provide summaries or roadmaps for hardware vendors and their products.

• Provide alternatives for items in deployed systems that are no longer procurable. Review and assess alternatives defined by Life Cycle Engineering Agent, Combat System Engineering Agent, and production team.

• technology roadmaps to tactical computing equipment to aid customer in defining path forward.

• Review/correct and develop effective scripts in BASH, PowerShell, and Python to automate system load cycling and configuration procedure and provide user-friendly scripts to automate routine tasks.

• Provide inputs and review documentation pertaining to applicant’s area of responsibility. Applicant will be responsible for writing and submitting for review new procedures as required.

• Report status at internal and customer meetings.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering discipline

• Proficiency with Linux Operating Systems

• Proficiency with VMware products, specifically ESXi and vCenter

• Working knowledge of AMD, Intel, and Cisco-based server and switch hardware

• Working knowledge of thin clients/zero clients

• Working knowledge of VSAN

• Working knowledge of fiber optic communication types and compatibilities

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance (Must be US Citizen)

Desired: 

• Working knowledge of Aegis Combat/Weapon Systems.

• Working knowledge of Intel, AMD, and network technology roadmaps.

• Understanding of various communications protocols and encodings (RS232/422), USB, DP, H.264, etc.

• Basic understanding of power distribution to an equipment cabinet and within an equipment cabinet.

• Working knowledge of BASH/PowerShell/Python scripting.

• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, and yaml data serialization.

• Experience working in a Data Center style setting.

• Experience with Kanban style task tracking. (Trello, GitLab Issue Boards, GitHub Issue Projects, etc)

• Active SECRET level clearance

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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. 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$60,600 - $121,200

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.