IT Hardware Engineer

CACI International • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • $90,300 - $189,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.
CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated IT Hardware Engineer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this role on our engineering team, you will be the technical authority for hardware design. You will lead the production of critical engineering and design artifacts, CONOPS, and training materials that define high-performance infrastructure optimized for capacity and user experience. Leveraging these architectural foundations, you will utilize lab facilities to rigorously experiment, execute custom test scripts, and validate hardware configurations to ensure flawless performance prior to deployment. Furthermore, you will champion the seamless transition of these engineered solutions to Operations teams through acceptance testing and early production fielding, while providing advanced troubleshooting and optimization support for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) components.
The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Requirements

• Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start
• DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)
• HS and 16+ years of experience, an AA and 14+ years of experience, BS/BA and 12+ years of experience, MS/MA and 10+ years of experience, or PhD and 8+ years of experience
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience designing, integrating, validating, and implementing IT hardware and software solutions
• Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher)

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, concepts of operations, and system architectures to create detailed infrastructure designs in line with program vision and objectives.
• Architect systems that seamlessly incorporate capacity, performance, and service-level metrics to ensure an optimal user experience and efficient infrastructure utilization.
• Collaborate with Operations teams and Government stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure availability, reliability, resiliency, and operability objectives are well understood and achievable.
• Research optimal design characteristics and conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) to facilitate objective, informed decision-making on technology options, feasibility studies, and proofs of concepts.
• Lead or guide small, cross-functional engineering teams to produce critical design artifacts, test cases, training materials, and supporting documentation (including CONOPS).
• Research emerging technologies, articulate integration benefits to stakeholders, and drive objective tradeoff decisions as a key member of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives.
• Direct physical and virtual Lab facilities to promote rigorous experimentation, feasibility studies, and technology investigations.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test cases and scripts for unit and system-level validation within Lab environments to guarantee flawless deployments.
• Manage and support the lifecycle transfer of engineered solutions to Operations teams during acceptance testing, Blue/Green fielding, and early production phases.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, repair, and optimization services to Operations teams to maximize Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) performance.
• Develop long-term strategies for system assessment, vendor evaluation, procurement, governance, risk management, and phased compliance deployments.
• Champion the end-to-end transition of engineering services from initial development through to daily operations.

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• competitive compensation
• benefits
• learning and development opportunities
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED