Systems Architect

Job Title: Systems Architect

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Seeking a Systems Architect to provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise for the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS). This critical role will drive future technology transitions into the cloud while managing complex on-premises infrastructure, including the hosted virtual environments, workstations, and Cross Domain Solutions (CDS). The ideal candidate will provide architectural governance, ensuring open, responsive, and Agile engineering solutions that seamlessly align with system modernization efforts and directly support mission-critical workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project staff regarding AF DCGS architecture and future transformational efforts.
• Manage and oversee on-premises infrastructure, including the hosted virtual environment, workstations, and Cross Domain Solutions.
• Lead architectural governance, ensuring open architectural solutions that facilitate a highly responsive and Agile engineering approach.
• Coordinate and collaborate with analysts and sustainment teams to directly support the validation of operation workflows, demonstration threads, and CONOPS for the software and hardware baseline.
• Provide plans and conduct comprehensive design reviews for maintenance releases, modifications, fixes, end-of-life replacements, hardware refreshes, and cyber patching.
• Assist with the enterprise transition to automated tools and modern engineering practices.
• Review design documentation associated with ongoing system sustainment and upgrades.
• Conduct detailed trade-off studies to identify the most advantageous technical approaches to resolve specific engineering change issues.
• Follow strict Configuration Management (CM) processes and conduct thorough technical reviews of Software Change Requests (SCRs).

Qualifications:
Required:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years of related experience in systems architecture, engineering, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise with AF DCGS architecture, cloud transitions, and on-premises infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Agile engineering methodologies and open architecture principles.
• Proven experience conducting trade-off studies and utilizing Configuration Management (CM) processes for hardware baselines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide strategic technical guidance to leadership, analysts, and project staff.

Desired:

• Master's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, INCOSE CSEP, or CompTIA Security+).
• Hands-on experience implementing automated engineering tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code).
• Prior military or contractor experience directly supporting Air Force ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) enterprise networks.

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:
$93,500 - $196,500

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