Infrastructure Modernization Specialist

Infrastructure Modernization Specialist

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

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a highly capable Infrastructure Modernization Specialist - Data Center Optimization & Technical Debt Elimination and Lead Oversight of Joint Reginal Security Stack (JRSS) Deprecation Planning and Implementation to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO).

This position independently supports an Action Officer and plays a critical role in enterprise-level Data Center Optimization and Technical Debt Elimination initiatives. The contractor will support efforts such as the Global Computing Fabric (GCF), Data Center Resilience and Optimization Platform (DROP), and Tech Debt Insight (TDI), working closely with government leads to drive measurable modernization outcomes.

Responsibilities include supporting technical debt discovery, mapping, lifecycle tracking, and prioritization; assisting in developing strategic and operational plans for legacy system retirement and TDM elimination; and helping with data center consolidation, resiliency, and optimization initiatives through DCIM tools, AI-driven automation, and predictive analytics. The contractor will also assist in hybrid cloud migration strategies and ensure alignment with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and cybersecurity compliance mandates.

In addition, the ideal candidate will lead DoD CIO oversight of Joint Reginal Security Stack (JRSS) deprecation planning and implementation. Provide technical support for tracking of progress / milestones with the DISA JRSS Project Management Office (PMO) and the four remaining DoD Components that are deprecating off JRSS, primarily US Army and US Air Force. Conduct reviews of Component deprecation plans/activities. Create briefs, scorecards, etc. for DoD CIO leadership on JRSS matters. Hold periodic technical discussions with client on the state of JRSS deprecation. Support client’s messaging activities at JRSS planning board meetings and other forums.

This role directly supports the Department’s efforts to accelerate technical debt elimination, optimize infrastructure resilience and efficiency, and strengthen cybersecurity and operational agility across the DoD enterprise.

This position is 100% ONSITE working 5 days a week at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. 
 

Responsibilities:

• Leads DoD CIO oversight of JRSS deprecation planning and implementation. Provides technical support for tracking of progress/milestones with the DISA JRSS Project Management Office (PMO) and the four remaining DoD Components that are deprecating off JRSS, primarily US Army and US Air Force.
• Conducts reviews of Component deprecation plans/activities. Creates briefs, scorecards, etc. for DoD CIO leadership on JRSS matters. Holds periodic technical discussions with client on the state of JRSS deprecation. Supports client’s messaging activities at JRSS planning board meetings and other forums.
• Provide independent SME-level support to a DoD CIO Action Officer as a hybrid data and policy analyst.
• Engineer, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards to visualize technical debt scores, decommissioning progress, and infrastructure performance metrics across TDM, TDI, and DROP.
• Apply human-centered design (HCD) principles to produce UI/UX artifacts, including personas, mockups, and user journeys, that improve usability of CIO tools.
• Participate in and document stakeholder meetings, working groups, and internal strategy sessions, draft meeting summaries, white papers, and internal memos.
• Prepare and respond to CATMS taskers and executive-level inquiries in alignment with CIO priorities and policy frameworks.
• Leverage and develop Advana, Jira, and Confluence to track deliverables, manage technical documentation, and support portfolio transparency and alignment.
• Analyze infrastructure telemetry and lifecycle data to support strategic recommendations for Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), hybrid cloud migration, and enterprise modernization.
Qualifications:
Required: 

• Minimum clearance active DoD Secret.

• Candidate should have a minimum of 12 years of experience, including eight years in IT modernization, technical debt management, and data center operations, preferably supporting DoD or federal initiatives.

• Expertise in technical debt frameworks, DCIM implementation, hybrid cloud integration, and Zero Trust-aligned cybersecurity is essential.

Demonstrated expertise in...

Hardware:

• Dell EMC, HPE ProLiant, Cisco UCS servers

• Network appliances (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)

• SAN/NAS storage systems (NetApp, Pure Storage, EMC VMAX)

• Industrial/embedded platforms and legacy hardware environments

• Infrastructure supporting DCIM, power, and cooling instrumentation

Software & Tools:

• DCIM tools: Nlyte, Sunbird, Schneider EcoStruxure

• Cloud & Virtualization: AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V

• Automation & Configuration: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef

• Tech Debt Platforms: CAST Highlight, SonarQube, LeanIX, Flexera

• Monitoring & Analytics: Splunk, Power BI, Prometheus, Databricks

• Cybersecurity/Compliance Tools: ACAS, eMASS, HBSS, CrowdStrike, Tenable, RMF toolsets

• Technical debt lifecycle management and infrastructure telemetry.

• Policy documentation (white papers, briefings, tasker responses).

Familiarity and development with:

• DoD Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) priorities and governance structures.

• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). • TDM Portal, TDM Dashboard, TDI Dashboard, DROP, and Ground Control platforms.

• Platforms: Advana, Jira, Confluence.
Desired:

• Active Top Secret security clearance preferred.

• Master’s degree preferred, or Bachelor’s degree with at least two additional years of relevant experience.

• Experience supporting DoD CIO or similar high-level federal IT modernization programs.

• Working knowledge of data center consolidation, AI/ML analytics, or cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, OMB M-25-03).

Preferred certifications:

• Microsoft Certified

• CompTIA Security+

• CEH

• PMP

• CISSP

• CISM

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect/AZURE Architect

• ITIL v4

• TOGAF Certified

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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:

$103,800 - $218,100