IT Infrastructure Lab Manager

IT Infrastructure Lab Manager

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: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

As the Lab Manager for our Archon Lab, you will report directly to the SNC Technical Director, playing a pivotal role in the strategic planning, development, and maintenance of our cutting-edge lab infrastructure. Your work will ensure that our lab environment not only meets but anticipates the demands of our engineering, development, testing, and quality assurance teams. You will be at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies to drive innovation, performance, and security.

**This position offers a Hybrid Work Schedule.**

Responsibilities:

Lab Environment Management:

• Design and Implementation: Maintain and optimize a fully operational lab environment that's future-proof, incorporating both on-premises and cloud-based solutions. This includes defining specifications for hardware such as servers, workstations, and storage solutions, and software for development and testing environments.
• Tool Integration: Ensure the lab tools are maintained to include tools like CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), version control systems (e.g., Git), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and virtual machines for multi-OS support.
• Infrastructure Design and Maintenance:
• System Architecture: Design scalable, high-availability architectures using Linux distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL) for their robustness and Microsoft technologies for enterprise integration, focusing on server clustering, load balancing, and virtualization with tools like VMware.
• Networking: Oversee the setup and maintenance of network infrastructure, including:
• Switch Configuration: Implement VLANs for network segmentation using protocols like VTP, STP for loop prevention.
• Routing: Configure dynamic routing protocols like OSPF or BGP for lab subnets.
• VPN Setup: Manage VPN solutions for secure remote access, ensuring encryption and authentication standards are met (e.g., using IPsec VPN's and WireGuard).

Security and Compliance:

• Security Frameworks: Deploy and manage security solutions including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), and SIEM systems for real-time threat monitoring.

• Compliance: Ensure the lab adheres to standards like NIST, ISO 27001, or specific client requirements, conducting regular compliance checks and penetration testing in partnership with CACI Enterprise Security Operations.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
• Monitoring Tools: Use tools like Nagios, Zabbix, and Splunk for comprehensive system and network monitoring, setting up alerts for performance degradation.
• Optimization: Regular performance tuning of databases (e.g., SQL, MySQL, MariaDB), application servers, and network paths to optimize throughput and reduce latency.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Engineering and Software Development teams to translate their technical needs into lab capabilities or specific test environments are available.
• Reporting: Provide detailed technical reports and dashboards to management, highlighting system health, project timelines, and strategic alignment.
• Asset Management: Assist CACI Asset Management teams to ensure all lab environment assets are accounted for during audit events.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications are beneficial.
• Department of Defense Secret clearance required
• Minimum of 10 years managing environments at scale, with a focus on production-grade systems.
• Deep expertise in OS administration, especially in Linux environments, with knowledge of kernel tuning and security hardening.
• Proficient in Microsoft stack, including Active Directory, Group Policy management, and high security configurations (e.g. DISA STIG's).
• Networking prowess with hands-on experience in network design, including advanced routing, switching, and security configurations.
• Problem Solving: Capable of troubleshooting complex systems
• Must have VMWare experience

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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:
$102,900 - $216,200

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.