Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer

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Sterling, VA, USA
In-Office
132K-290K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Designs, deploys, and integrates hardware platforms, OpenShift clusters, and application servers for a Space Force mission system. Automates infrastructure provisioning with Puppet and Ansible, applies security best practices, documents technical solutions, supports program reviews, leads cross-functional activities, and mentors junior engineers. The role requires advanced Linux administration, Kubernetes, containerization, infrastructure-as-code, scripting, and DoD security compliance experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
Join our flagship Special Intelligence RDT&E effort supporting Space Force mission readiness as a Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer. We provide the customer’s mission processing platform – from hardware to application. You will play a critical role in developing, integrating, and deploying that mission system. We are looking for an accomplished engineer with a breadth of knowledge across Linux system administration, Infrastructure-as-Code, containerization, and best practices. The ideal candidate is one who continues to learn while sharing lessons learned with junior engineers. The position is on-site in Sterling, VA, with up to 25% travel to customer/integration sites.
Responsibilities:


  • Design, implement, and deploy hardware platforms with both OpenShift clusters and single-application servers.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration (Puppet, Ansible)
  • Enforce infrastructure security best practices.
  • Prepare technical documentation and support program reviews.
  • Lead and support cross-functional team activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers

Qualifications:

  • Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • At least 10 years IT/engineering with 3+ years DevOps and/or Platform Engineering
  • Expert level knowledge of Linux administration, specifically RedHat
  • Deployment of OpenShift or other Kubernetes clusters to on-premise hardware
  • Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Puppet, Ansible, Terraform).
  • Strong communication and project leadership skills.
  • Meet and maintain DoD 8140 certification requirements (Security+ or better).
  • Bachelors degree in a STEM field or equivalent work experience

Desired:

  • Implemented DISA STIG requirements on Linux systems
  • Deployed systems to air-gapped environments
  • Authored Puppet modules for configuration management
  • Knowledge of GitOps best practices
  • Working knowledge of Cisco networking
  • Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (NetApp, HPE Alletra, etc.)

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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:

$131,800 - $290,000

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.

Skills Required

  • Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • At least 10 years of IT or engineering experience
  • At least 3 years of DevOps and/or Platform Engineering experience
  • Expert-level Linux administration knowledge, specifically Red Hat
  • Experience deploying OpenShift or other Kubernetes clusters on on-premise hardware
  • Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, Python, and Bash
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Puppet, Ansible, or Terraform
  • Strong communication and project leadership skills
  • Ability to meet and maintain DoD 8140 certification requirements, including Security+ or better
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent work experience
  • Experience implementing DISA STIG requirements on Linux systems
  • Experience deploying systems to air-gapped environments
  • Experience authoring Puppet modules for configuration management
  • Knowledge of GitOps best practices
  • Working knowledge of Cisco networking
  • Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks, including NetApp or HPE Alletra

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CACI International Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by CACI International Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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