CACI bv · 10 hours ago
Network Testing Lab Infrastructure Lead
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $266K/yr
10+ years expCACI is a company dedicated to ensuring the safety of our nation through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Network Testing Lab Infrastructure Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of their network testing laboratory environment, ensuring accurate simulation of real-world network conditions for thorough testing and validation of technologies.
EducationConsultingTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
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 bv
CACI levert, implementeert en beheert bedrijfskritische oplossingen voor het Hoger Onderwijs: het StudentInformatieSysteem OSIRIS en LISA voor zaakgericht werken.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase