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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Architect - **Company:** CACI International Inc. - **Location:** Warner Robins, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,500.0 - $196,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, DevOps, Software Tools, Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Architecture, Virtual Environment, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0E7789F452804E48B3277152308567A1/job/ ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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., * 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). ## Related Videos - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Goodbye Microservices, Hello Self-Contained Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100009-goodbye-microservices-hello-self-contained-systems) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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