Chief Engineer- Enterprise IT

Company: CACI
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Chief Engineer- Enterprise IT Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * The Opportunity: CACI is looking for a Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to an Information Technology (IT) Systems Engineering team supporting the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS) contract. Your will be responsible for the oversight and implementation of all Enterprise IT (EIT) Solutions relevant to the contract order. As the Chief Engineer, you will work with the program Technical Director, Chief Architect, and Lead Engineering Program Manager, to lead the technical delivery of approved EIT Solutions and ensure a smooth transition of delivered Tier 3 services to the Program Operations teams. Responsibilities: Work with the Chief Architect, and Engineering Program Manager, to implement the approved Enterprise IT solutions within the DAF Environment Provide Subject Matter Expertise to the team for the following skillsets: Windows and Linux operating systems, RMF Hardening Compliance, Utilization Metrics and Dashboarding, and Azure Automation Perform engineering design evaluations of EIT Solutions Develop, implement, and monitor information system policies and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance Review reports of computer and peripheral equipment production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine and address problems Lead the day-to-day execution activities of the Engineering team in conjunction with the Engineering Project Manager Assist with the development of the project 24-36 month Cyber Roadmap for the continuous improvement of EIT Solutions Aid in the development of the Project Work Breakdown structure, in conjunction with the Engineering Project Manager, to ensure an 12-18 month work plan Identify technical continuous improvement and project execution efficiencies Develop and implement improvements to existing processes and practices Conduct investigation to understand root cause of issues and problems Develop enterprise production topology and flow diagrams with team technical staff Develop, and brief, solution presentation material to program and DAF Engineering teams Annual Performance Objectives Passed all Department of the Airforce internal Gate Reviews without rejection Ability to white-board the various enterprise solutions ad-hoc with the project team without the need to reference existing solution materials Implement identified process improvement per quarter Travel Travel up to 35% of the year Quarterly to Chantilly, VA and surrounding area Quarterly to Boston, MA and surrounding area Quarterly to Semi-Annual ad-hoc trips to DAF Installations for solution briefings Work Location Chantilly, VA Every Thursday must be in the Chantilly office with 2 additional days (at a minimum) Hybrid Office/Home is allowed 2 days per week Qualifications: Required: Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another scientific or technical discipline. 10 years of relevant experience In-depth experience with a wide variety of Enterprise Solutions; preferable experience with Azure, Tenable, and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration manager. Past experience of a similar size, and scope, for Enterprise Solutions: 650,000 Users, 200 locations Expert communication skills with previous experience providing briefings to senior level leaders within the DoD (GS15, CTO/CIO level Communications). Experience supporting the Department of Defense One of the following Certifications CISSP, or Equivalent DoD 8140 Certification Compliance - 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: $120,800 - $265,800 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.

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