Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer

CACI International•Sterling, VA

1d•$131,800 - $290,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join CACI’s flagship Special Intelligence RDT&E effort supporting Space Force mission readiness as a Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer. The team provides the customer’s mission processing platform, from hardware to application. This engineer will help develop, integrate, and deploy the mission system, drawing on expertise in Linux system administration, Infrastructure-as-Code, containerization, and engineering best practices. The role also involves continued learning and sharing lessons learned with junior engineers. The position is on-site in Sterling, Virginia, with up to 25% travel to customer and integration sites. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required. The proposed salary range is $131,800–$290,000. CACI describes its culture as centered on integrity, innovation, trust, and continuous growth, and offers flexible time off, learning resources, competitive compensation, and a broad benefits program.

Requirements

Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
At least 10 years of IT or engineering experience, including 3 or more years in DevOps and/or Platform Engineering.
Expert-level knowledge of Linux administration, specifically Red Hat.
Experience deploying OpenShift or other Kubernetes clusters to on-premises hardware.
Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Puppet, Ansible, or Terraform.
Strong communication and project leadership skills.
Ability to meet and maintain DoD 8140 certification requirements, such as Security+ or better.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

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, such as NetApp or HPE Alletra.

Responsibilities

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