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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Virtualization Systems Engineering Architect - **Company:** Caci Inc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $113,200.0 - $237,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Iterative and Incremental Development, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Microsoft Visio, Network Planning and Design, Cisco Nexus Switches, Systems Development Life Cycle, Service-Oriented Architecture, Systems Architecture, UML, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Atlassian Tools, Vcenter, Bitbucket, Cyber Warfare, Atlassian Bamboo, Legacy Systems, Vmware, Microservices - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3b0196dc37419f1f ## About the Role Required: * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field * Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph * Ability to evaluate and recommend complex process improvements and new and emerging technologies to meet customer requirements * 10+ years of demonstrated experience in VMware solutions (e.g. ESXi, VCenter, NSX) * 10+ years in developing high-level, scalable, and secure system architectures to include demonstrated proficiency in a major systems lifecycle methodology such as ITIL, ITSM, and/or SDLC methodologies * 10+ years demonstrated experience managing complex system lifecycles, working with multiple teams to coordinate business needs to technical solutions * 10+ years with experience driving technical solutions between customers and vendors, demonstrating exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical concepts to stakeholders * Prior experience in a senior or lead technical role, modernizing legacy systems, and delivering mission critical systems * Hands on experience with AI technologies incorporated with network and virtual infrastructure * Deep knowledge of system architecture patterns (monolithic, microservices, event-driven, SOA) and ability to define end-to-end system architecture artifacts (C4 diagrams, UML, ADRs, system specs, Visio network designs, rack layouts) Desired: * Strong understanding of Cyber Security fundamentals at network, hypervisor, and application levels * Ability to help facilitate technical stack options and tradeoffs (e.g. VMWare ESXi vs Linux KVM vs container in Kubernetes) for multifaceted training and testing infrastructure. * Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with an ability to adapt to emerging issues and changing priorities under short deadlines * Experience implementing and documenting standard operating procedures of systems or networks * Experience providing systems and security documentation for compliance traceablilty, change management, and process review milestones * Relevant certification such as Certified Solutions Architect * Experience with Cisco ACI technology, layer 2 and 3 network segregation, and tenant architectures * Experience with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo) * Experience with Infrastructure as Code methodologies and tech stack tradeoffs * Experience with CI/CD design and implementation * Ability to collaborate with and present information to customers with diverse backgrounds, directly coordinate across multiple projects and stakeholders ## Description CACI is seeking a subject matter expert (SME) Systems Engineering Architect to support a training network that replicates an operational enterprise environment. 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