System Administration Design Engineer

System Administration Design Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 2/24/2025

CACI provides expertise and technology to enterprise and mission customers in support of national security missions and government transformation for defense, intelligence, and civilian customers.

CACI’s culture is the driving force behind our success. Our culture defines who we are, how we act, and what we believe is both the right way and our duty in conducting business. Our culture unifies us as a company and strengthens our resolve to meet our customers’ – and our country’s – most critical missions.

CACI is looking for a Systems Administration Design Engineer for our Software Maintenance Action (SWMA) Team (e.g., scripting standard OS patch installs) for the Range, Communications, and Network segments that support the U.S. Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN). The SWMA team will also provide support to modification projects upgrading the server, storage, and networks supporting the U.S. Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN). You will use your patch management experience to help optimize the software maintenance process and you will bring your proactive energy, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to manage time and projects effectively to improve the security and functionality of AFSCN systems, and, when required, support operational issues.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Patch management for the AFSCN mission systems
• Troubleshoot Windows OS and Microsoft application security patch installations and upgrades
• Troubleshoot Linux OS application security patch installations and upgrades
• Troubleshoot networking security patch installations and upgrades
• Create installation and rollback plans
• Communicate clearly and concisely in voice, written word, and graphics to conduct formal milestone customer briefings
• Install and configure systems at customer locations (approximately 25% currently anticipated)
• Support installation teams from central operational locations
• Assist in every day troubleshooting at the lab environment set up to mimic the AFSCN
• Coordinate closely with cybersecurity, networking, software, and test engineering teams
• Maintain and submit documentation in accordance with SWMA Procedure
• Be responsible for designing and implementing changes to the client’s systems in accordance with project Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Statement of Work (SOW)
• Create system and network designs that determine appropriate scale and scope of technical solutions and describe the impact of those changes
• Provide informational support to the Engineering Documentation Management process to include USAF Tech Order (T.O.) creation and modification
• Participate in proposal development in response to customer modification direction

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• VMware 6.X, Microsoft Server 2012 and later, NetApp Storage Systems, Linux
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server administration, Windows File Servers, IIS, DHCP and DNS
• Cybersecurity experience IAW DISA STIGs
• Possess basic understanding of IT fundamentals including knowledge of hardware functions (switches, routers, servers etc.), database functions, storage, and networking
• Have excellent customer relationship skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be a self-starter willing to seek knowledge and broaden their understanding of their areas of responsibility
• Have exceptional time management skills and ability to switch between project tasks effectively
• Have proficiency in Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel
• 3 Years of job-related experience and bachelor’s degree (7 Years in lieu of degree)
• Ability to obtain Security+ within 90 days of hire
• Security Clearance (Or ability to obtain)

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Agile software project methodology
• Understanding of SWMA process
• Industry related certifications

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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:

$62,800-$128,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.