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Storage Engineer (Journeyman)

CACI International

Ashburn, VAFull-time$73–149K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$73–149K/yr
Location
Ashburn, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

CACI seeks a Journeyman Storage Engineer to support the Global Mission Operations Support contract for the Department of State. The role manages and maintains enterprise storage infrastructure, backup and recovery services, and capacity planning while helping resolve complex storage issues. The engineer collaborates with network operations and supports modernization and maintenance of applications and infrastructure for a national security mission.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Storage Infrastructure ManagementSANNASBackup TechnologiesCapacity PlanningData Backup and RecoveryStorage MonitoringTroubleshootingProblem SolvingNetwork Operations CoordinationVeeamCommvaultVeritas NetBackupDisaster Recovery TestingITILCapacity ManagementDistributed Storage Infrastructure

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent4 Years Related ExperienceActive Secret ClearanceFederal Agency ExperienceDepartment of State ExperienceDell EMC Storage AdministratorNetApp Certified Data AdministratorCompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Title: Storage Engineer (Journeyman)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local


The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Journeyman Storage Engineer for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with

experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence.

The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage, operate, and maintain core infrastructure services including storage infrastructure across the CA IT enterprise

  • Monitor infrastructure system availability, coordinating with DT ENMOC to proactively identify, track, and resolve storage issues impacting users

  • Design and implement server and storage filer infrastructure to support distributed high-volume data storage and file sharing across the enterprise

  • Provide backup services for CA servers, systems, and data centers including off-site redundant backup storage and integrity checks

  • Develop and maintain Capacity Management Plan detailing current performance, utilization rates, forecasting requirements, and identifying potential capacity issues

  • Implement data backup and replication strategies to ensure data integrity and availability, including regular backup testing and validation

  • Implement backup and restoration infrastructure utilizing modern platforms, complying with industry best practices and disaster recovery requirements

  • Monitor infrastructure utilization, proactively analyzing trends to request and track storage upgrades and capacity expansions

  • Apply storage engineering expertise to resolve complex infrastructure challenges with latitude in developing innovative methodologies and presenting solutions to data storage problems

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience in related fields, such as storage engineering, systems administration, infrastructure engineering, data center operations, or backup administration; equivalencies considered.

  • Active Secret Clearance

  • Proven experience with storage infrastructure management including SAN, NAS, and backup technologies

  • Demonstrated knowledge of capacity planning, data backup and recovery, and storage monitoring

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to coordinate with network operations centers and resolve complex storage issues

Desired:

  • Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State

  • Experience with modern backup platforms (Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup) and disaster recovery testing

  • Professional certifications such as Dell EMC Storage Administrator, NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or CompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA

  • Knowledge of ITIL frameworks, capacity management best practices, and experience supporting geographically distributed storage infrastructure

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:

$72,700 - $149,200

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,280 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–149K/yr
  • Virginia median$98–160K/yr188 salary ranges
  • US median$92–145K/yr1,378 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $111K, is 14% below the Virginia median midpoint ($130K) — in the middle half of Systems Administrator salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 256 open Systems Administrator jobs in Virginia and 2,280 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,923 postings).
Education
380 of the 2,280 open Systems Administrator jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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