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Innovation and AI Technology Lead

CACI


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 113200 - 237800
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Innovation and AI Technology Lead

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an Innovation and AI Technology Lead to provide technical leadership for innovations in enterprise systems network and Cloud operations supporting the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. This position will require an ability to introduce innovations in systems network Cloud and Data modernization and enterprise infrastructure engineering activities.

The successful candidate will serve as the senior technical advisor for architecture design engineering performance security and operational resilience.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive technological innovation and strategic planning provide thought leadership advise on complex technical challenges identify emerging technologies develop strategies to integrate them into operations and align technology initiatives with organizational goals and operations

  • Lead enterprise architecture enterprise application integration infrastructure engineering business process reengineering and modernization efforts.

  • Support Agile methodology DevSecOps platform and tools data analytics data migration and cloud migration and Artificial Intelligence (AI) activities

  • Direct Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) for systems and network operations monitoring troubleshooting and capacity planning activities.

  • Support cybersecurity compliance and continuous monitoring initiatives.

  • Guide on the adoption and integration of innovative solutions including cloud AI and automation technologies and develop roadmaps for technology adoption including timelines budgets and resource allocation.

  • Lead systems and network architecture and design reviews and technology refresh planning including innovating emerging technology insertion such as AI for improving operations efficiency.

  • Conduct feasibility studies and market research for evaluating emerging technologies and provide recommendations on innovations and improvements to the Government.

  • Develop and maintain enterprise architecture and design standards policies and documentation.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions address operational challenges and improve efficiency

Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or related field.

  • 10 years of technology strategy innovation experience with a focus on emerging technologies.

  • Experience supporting large federal enterprise environments.

  • Deep expertise in Cisco Palo Alto VMware NSX VPN technologies routing and switching Azure and AWS clouds artificial intelligence machine learning and automation technologies

  • Experience with DevSecOps systems network and Cloud engineering Infrastructure data and systems monitoring tools and automation

  • Experience supporting NIST RMF FedRAMP and federal cybersecurity requirements.

  • Active Top-Secret clearance.

Preferred

  • ITIL PMP CISSP or cloud-specific credentials (e.g. AWS Azure) CCNP CCIE JNCIP or equivalent certification.

  • Prior experience supporting the Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security and/or Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) is highly desirable.

  • Experience supporting both classified and unclassified networks.

  • Cloud engineering experience in Azure and AWS GovCloud environments.

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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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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:

$113200 - $237800

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.

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