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CACI International Inc · 5 months ago

Network Testing Lab Infrastructure Lead

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$121K/yr - $266K/yr

10+ years exp

CACI International Inc is seeking an experienced Network Testing Lab Infrastructure Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of their network testing laboratory environment. This role involves managing lab infrastructure, coordinating testing activities, and ensuring the lab simulates real-world network conditions for thorough testing and validation of network technologies.

Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network testing lab infrastructure, including hardware, software, and virtualized environments

Develop and maintain lab architecture blueprints, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and alignment with current and future testing needs

Oversee the procurement, installation, and configuration of network equipment and testing tools in the lab environment

Manage and coordinate lab resources, including scheduling and prioritizing lab usage for various testing projects

Collaborate with network engineers, developers, and QA teams to understand testing requirements and design appropriate lab setups

Implement and maintain automation frameworks for lab provisioning, configuration, and test execution

Ensure the lab environment accurately simulates production network conditions and scenarios

Develop and enforce lab usage policies, procedures, and best practices

Troubleshoot complex issues within the lab environment and provide technical support to lab users

Stay current with emerging network technologies and testing methodologies, incorporating them into the lab environment as appropriate

Manage relationships with vendors and service providers for lab equipment and tools

Work closely with the facilities team to ensure the network test lab has appropriate power, cooling, and environmental controls to support uninterrupted operations. This includes overseeing HVAC systems, power distributions systems and redundancy, and ensuring compliance with safety standards including lockout/tagout execution

Provide regular reports on lab utilization, performance, and improvement recommendations to management. Mentor and guide junior lab engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Qualification

Network protocols expertiseScriptingAutomationVirtualization technologiesNetwork security principlesLab management softwareHVAC systems experienceCI/CD pipelinesLeadership abilitiesProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience

10+ years of related work experience

TS/SCI w/ poly is required

Strong expertise in network protocols, technologies, and industry standards

Hands-on experience with a wide range of network equipment and testing tools

Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Ansible, Bash)

Experience with virtualization technologies and software-defined networking

Experience with lab management software and tools for tracking and documenting testing processes

Strong understanding of network security principles and testing methodologies

Demonstrated experience working with HVAC systems, power management, and facilities teams to ensure optimal test lab conditions

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong leadership and team management abilities

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred

Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are preferred

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Company

CACI International Inc

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At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.

Founded in 1962

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees