Test Engineer (SME)
CACI International· enterprise· Defense· Oct 19, 2026 · 9d ago
Ashburn, VA, US
In office
Full-time
Principal
$121K–$266K
13+ years exp
Job description
Job Title: Test Engineer (SME)
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a SME Test 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:
Provide technical and management leadership for software test planning and quality assurance across global enterprise CA IT infrastructure
Establish testing strategies for critical systems ensuring operational designs maintain continued operation with across-data center redundancy and high availability
Direct testing for automated switchover and failover capabilities with minimal human intervention across multiple hosting environments and geographically distributed facilities
Establish comprehensive testing protocols for network engineering services including modernized connectivity for 350 global facilities
Lead validation of enterprise infrastructure modernization incorporating emerging technologies and industry best practices for scalability and performance
Direct regular testing of failover and Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures, establishing Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) validation processes for mission-critical systems
Establish testing standards ensuring all engineering designs comply with Department of State security policies, FISMA requirements, and NIST standards
Excel in DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SonarQube) and design and construct advanced CI/CD pipelines with extensive experience automating continuous build, test, security validation, results collection, and success/failure analysis
Develop enterprise test frameworks, quality assurance methodologies, and performance benchmarking standards aligned with Department objectives and federal compliance requirements
Provide technical and management leadership on major assignments, establishing strategic goals and plans that meet project objectives while directing activities with overall responsibility for financial management, methodology selection, and staffing decisions
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor s degree 13 years of experience in related fields, such as test engineering, quality assurance, software testing, infrastructure testing, or DevOps engineering; equivalencies considered.
Active Secret Clearance
Proven experience providing strategic leadership for enterprise test engineering and quality assurance across large-scale, mission-critical federal environments
Demonstrated expertise in developing testing strategies, failover validation, disaster recovery testing, and compliance validation for FISMA and NIST frameworks
Strong proficiency with DevSecOps tools and advanced CI/CD pipeline architecture, particularly with Ansible, Terraform, and enterprise test automation frameworks
Excellent leadership abilities with proven experience directing technical teams, managing program budgets, and making strategic staffing and resource allocation decisions
Desired:
Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
Professional certifications such as ISTQB Expert Level, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional, CISSP, or similar advanced testing/quality assurance certifications
Experience with automated failover testing, FedRAMP compliance validation, and testing infrastructure for 300 geographically distributed facilities
Knowledge of NIST standards, FISMA requirements, Department of State security policies, and experience establishing enterprise testing frameworks for complex government systems
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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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