Infrastructure Observability and Monitoring Engineer Chantilly, VA, US
Listed on 2026-08-22
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Title:
Infrastructure Observability and Monitoring Engineer
Job Category:
Information Technology
Time Type:
Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type:
Regular
Percentage of
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Local
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The OpportunityThe CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.
CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Infrastructure Observability and Monitoring Engineer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this role, you will be the technical authority for designing, configuring, and supporting comprehensive infrastructure monitoring and telemetry solutions across enterprise storage and hardware platforms. You will direct cross-functional collaborations to standardize real-time data collection, establish alert thresholds, and integrate automated ticket creation to guarantee continuous system availability and SLA compliance.
Additionally, you will champion the validation of system health using simulations and synthetic transactions while ensuring all engineering documentation, analytical platforms, and reports meet rigorous contract specifications.
The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.
Responsibilities- Design and configure infrastructure monitoring tools and services to promote real-time access to system alerts, cyber status, events, trend analysis, and system data collection solution(s) for all Infrastructure Services within customer roadmap and future iterations
- Collaborate with other engineers and Operations teams on requirements, APIs, and other data collection techniques and correlations on integrated infrastructure usage, alert thresholds, and potential aggregation for automated ticket creation
- Design tests using simulations, physical components, and synthetic data transactions to enable lab-based and in-production validation of system health, availability, and performance
- Develop clear and complete documentation for monitoring solutions, analytic platforms, and related activities
- Provide engineering support for all monitoring and management solutions to meet SLA requirements
- Support major storage technologies such as Brocade, Data Domain, Dell FluidFS, Net App, and Dell Storage Center
- Create required documentation, reports, and data adhering to schedule, format, and content requirements specified by the contract
- Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start
- DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)
- HS and 16+ years of experience, an AA and 14+ years of experience, BS/BA and 12+ years of experience, MS/MA and 10+ years of experience, or PhD and 8+ years of experience
- Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience designing, integrating, validating, and implementing infrastructure monitoring and management solutions
- Practical experience with Splunk, NETSCOUT, NNMi, HPNA, Cisco Catalyst, or other infrastructure monitoring and management platforms
- Practical experience with Tableau and other reporting or dashboard engines
- Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies
- ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher)
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
- Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments
- Practical experience with Service Now or other ITSM systems
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.…
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