Mission Systems Automation Engineer
CACI International2 days ago
Base Salary
$94k - $198k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, engineer, develop, and implement IT systems supporting client mission networks and end users.
- Design and extend the DART-based cross-platform software test automation system and its application layer.
- Apply operational knowledge across OSI model layers 1–4 and identify efficiencies for cyber mission systems.
- Lead requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and final documentation for projects with minimal supervision.
- Support physical hardware, KVM, Proxmox, VMware, and other hypervisor platforms.
- Develop and manage automation for resource scaling, testing, deployment, and virtualized environments.
- Brief colleagues and mission partners on operational methods, tools, equipment, and technical deconfliction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience in a relevant technical field.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with required polygraph.
- At least 5 years of Python programming experience and strong C++ knowledge.
- At least 5 years designing, architecting, and developing enterprise-scale applications.
- At least 5 years developing operating-system-agnostic platforms across Linux and Windows.
- Experience automating and managing VMware and KVM hypervisor platforms.
- Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps principles.
- Experience developing end-to-end automation solutions with automated resource scaling.
- Understanding of OAuth, JWT, and OpenID Connect authentication protocols.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server and/or MongoDB, including database performance management or NoSQL storage.
- Preferred experience with C#, .NET Core, Go, Rust, Harvester, Ansible, Terraform, Helm, Kubernetes, cloud and on-premises deployments, Linux and Windows kernel drivers, remote workstation clusters, AI-assisted development tools, machine learning model integration, event-driven architecture, ElasticSearch, and ELK tools.
- Ability to independently lead projects, communicate complex technical concepts, adapt to changing priorities, and document standard operating procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits.
- Flexible time off and access to learning and development resources.
- Bonus compensation plans, paid cyber events and training, internal research and development opportunities, and prepaid certification courses.
- Regular full-time employment with up to 10% travel in Chantilly, Virginia.
Tech Stack
About CACI International
CACI International is a public government contractor that delivers enterprise IT, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, space, and intelligence solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers. It provides systems engineering, software and data services, and mission support across C4ISR and business systems, primarily through long-term government contracts. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, CACI trades on the NYSE under the ticker CACI.