Senior Windows Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Senior Windows Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled engineer with extensive experience in system design, integration, testing, and maintenance for complex systems. The Senior Windows Engineer will collaborate with various teams, including hardware, software, and quality assurance, to ensure the successful development and deployment of innovative systems. The role requires expertise in system lifecycle management, from concept to delivery, and the ability to maintain a virtual machine infrastructure comprised of several virtual environments and virtual machines.  This includes installing, upgrading, patching, and maintenance on hosts (hypervisors) that contain virtual machines, and any virtualization hardware and software necessary to operate and maintain the virtual infrastructure. 

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and integration of complex systems in accordance with functional and non-functional requirements.Experienced with managing an enterprise network that consists of VMWare vSphere, Microsoft Windows Servers, Microsoft SQL Databases, network infrastructure (switches and firewalls).Manage O&M activities to include plan and schedule preventive maintenance, and brief Change Review Board (CRB) as required for major changes to production environment.Design and development of new engineering solutions across multiple systems including virtual environments, server-based solutions, and workstation deployments.Document engineering standards, develop, deploy, and test client architecture and engineering design solutions.Create and manage active directory infrastructure, plan and design organizational unitsManage and maintain the customer's cloud infrastructure, including EC2 Instances, networks, and cloud services.Administer and troubleshoot group policy and folder permissions.Create and maintain detailed systems architecture, specifications, and documentation.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.Oversee system testing, including functional, performance, and regression testing, and manage issue resolution.Develop and evaluate system design and performance metrics, providing recommendations for improvements.Manage system-level risks and perform trade-off analysis to meet schedule, cost, and performance goals.Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and best practices throughout the system development process.Contribute to the development of system engineering processes and methodologies to improve team efficiency and product quality.Interface with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and present technical solutions.Develop technical solution for the management for software, hardware, configurations, and architecture. Provides interpretation to Systems matters that are moderately complex in nature.Provide troubleshooting support for systems hardware and software issues that are highly complex.Perform advance software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.Apply advanced knowledge in monitoring and tuning the system to achieve optimum performance levels.Provide guidance to less experienced personnel on workstation/server data integrity matters and the implantation of standard software and hardware solutions.Conduct advanced to complex hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and configurations guidelines.Recognized as subject matter expert in job area typically through advanced education and work experience; establish operational plans, manages large projects with limited oversight from manager.Evaluates and assesses existing systems and plans long term strategies.

Qualifications:

Required: 

Strong understanding of system architecture and integration.Knowledge of operating systems (Linux & Windows).Experience with cloud platforms (AWS).Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, etc.) and networking equipment (routers, switches, firewalls).Ability to problem-solve, analyze and troubleshoot complex systems, identify root causes, and apply appropriate solutions.Strong knowledge of debugging tools and processes for diagnosing system issues.Experience in managing or working with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.Ability to work in Agile environments.Understanding of project management methodologies.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work effectively with diverse teams (software developers, hardware engineers, network specialists, etc.).Documentation skills for system architecture, processes, and troubleshooting steps.Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.Knowledge of security tools and technologies to protect systems from vulnerabilities.Has a BA/BS Degree in a Technical field (i.e. Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science), or equivalent experience and minimum of 5 years of related work experience.Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required

Desired:

Ability to assess system performance and optimize designs for scalability and efficiency.Familiarity with CI/CD (combined practices of continuous integration and continuous delivery or, less often, continuous deployment) pipelines to automate the deployment and maintenance of systems.Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL, cloud-based databases like AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.).Proficiency with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.).Experience with system testing and validation techniques, including automated testing.Understanding of containers, microservices, and serverless architecture in the cloud.Familiarity with embedded systems design and firmware development.Familiarity with ISO, IEEE, or other industry standards related to systems engineering and quality assurance.Expertise in deploying and managing cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).Proficiency with programming/scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, etc.).

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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:

$94,400 - $198,300

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.