Virtual Systems Engineer

Location: Dahlgren, VA, US

Department: Systems Engineering

Work Location: onsite

Job Title: Virtual Systems 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: Local

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The Opportunity:
Responsible for applying interdisciplinary engineering skills in the technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for complex solutions or products. These solutions or products typically encompass non-information technology related engineering or scientific disciplines and may require hardware, aerospace, communications, cyber, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or other specialized engineering domain knowledge. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into technical specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain components of a virtual system.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and document problems within virtual system 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.
• 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. You will be responsible for writing and submitting for review new procedures as required.
• 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 system
• Report status at internal and customer meetings.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering discipline. This is an entry-level position. No prior work experience is required.
• Secret-level security clearance. (US Citizenship is required in order to obtain a security clearance from the DoD.) '
• Proficiency with Linux Operating Systems.
   

Desired:

• Working knowledge of Aegis Combat/Weapon Systems
• Working knowledge of bash/csh/PowerShell/Python scripting.
• Working knowledge of software defined networking principles and technologies (VMware NSX, Cisco ACI, etc.)
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/RedHawk systems.
• Working knowledge of Virtual Machines (VM) platforms (i.e. VMware ESXi and vCenter, KVM/QEMU, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS and/or NX-OS network appliance operating systems.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, and YAML data serialization.
  
  

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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.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$66,700 - $133,300