DevOps/Systems Engineer

CACI • Sterling, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support the modernization, integration, and sustainment of secure Linux-based enterprise platforms. This role contributes to systems engineering efforts focused on platform modernization, automation, containerization, and infrastructure integration within mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate possesses strong Linux platform experience and an interest in engineering scalable, automated solutions supporting complex enterprise systems.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or related infrastructure engineering disciplines
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or higher)
• Strong experience engineering and operating enterprise Linux platforms (RHEL preferred)
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Puppet and Ansible
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment workflows, or software integration processes
• Familiarity with containerized platforms, Kubernetes concepts, and image management processes

Nice To Haves

• Experience engineering, deploying, or operating Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift environments
• Experience supporting OpenShift within secure or air-gapped environments
• Familiarity with RPM packaging and software deployment workflows
• Experience supporting enterprise Linux platform modernization initiatives
• Additional experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet)
• Experience participating in Agile engineering teams

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the modernization of legacy Linux-based systems into Red Hat OpenShift and containerized platform environments
• Support systems integration, platform engineering, and infrastructure modernization activities
• Develop and maintain automation workflows using configuration management tools such as Puppet and Ansible
• Support CI/CD integration and automated deployment workflows for enterprise platform environments
• Assist with deployment, integration, and sustainment of Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters within secure and air-gapped environments
• Support application containerization, image management, and software deployment processes
• Diagnose and resolve application and system issues across Linux and containerized environments
• Support Linux platform engineering and administration activities including configuration baselines, security hardening, and system optimization
• Participate in lifecycle engineering activities including upgrades, patching, and platform maintenance operations
• Maintain technical documentation, engineering diagrams, operational procedures, and system architecture artifacts

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level