Platform Engineer/DevOps Engineer

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Top Secret/SCI
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Polygraph
Engineering - Systems
Sterling, VA (On-Site/Office)

Platform Engineer/DevOps Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 6/1/2025

The Opportunity:

CACI/BITS is seeking a Platform Engineer to support our Makalu contract. If you are interested and passionate about working as part of a modern, fast-paced agile software development team, then this opportunity is for you!

On team Makalu, cloud engineers are an integral part of the development team. Our Platform Engineers are expected to be flexible and adaptive to supporting the needs of the program. Responsibilities include lower level Linux infrastructure support, DNS, SSL, DevSecOps pipeline improvements and maintenance, software as a service support, cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure as code, networking, and system design.

Responsibilities:
  • Management of Kubernetes deployment.
  • Support to build, test, integrate, and deploy software baselines using DevSecOps and Continuous Delivery best practices.
  • Leverage broad knowledge across Agile Software Engineering disciplines and Cloud Technologies to advise, identify, create, and deliver Infrastructure Services and Architecture that enable the successful migration of applications and services to the Cloud.
  • Work closely with both development and engineering staff to contribute to the identification, assessment, and integration of wide ranging technologies and advanced concepts which facilitate the development, refactoring, and re-architecting of systems across different security domains, in order to ensure optimal operations.
  • Leverage software engineering skills and DevSecOps best practices to create and manage a repeatable automated infrastructure deployment and management paradigm.
  • Monitoring System health via dashboards
  • Program documentation
  • Contribute to a positive and upbeat team atmosphere
  • Initial system troubleshooting


Qualifications:

Required:
  • An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (or 7+ years without related degree)
  • Familiarity working in Linux Operating Systems
  • Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
  • Experience developing and delivering software on Amazon Web Services or similar cloud services.
  • Experience using and deploying virtual machines in cloud environments.
  • Experience with container solutions such as Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS Elastic Container Services with orchestration technologies.
  • Experience with Git and configuration management processes.
  • Current Security+ and/or CISSP Certification
  • Scripting Experience (Bash, Python, etc)


Desired:
  • Experience with Kubernetes and related management products like Rancher/Openshift.
  • Experience with identity management, access, and authorization solutions (PKI, LDAP, SSL).
  • Experience with REST, microservices, containers, and other architecture styles.
  • Experience with Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code, and Behavior and/or Test Driven development.
  • Experience monitoring network activity and network traffic redirection. Familiarity with proxy implementations (e.g. iptables, mod_proxy, digital certificates, etc.)
  • Understanding of automation tools such as Puppet and Ansible
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Demonstrated experience with agile development practices, including Agile Scrum methodology.
  • Experience applying industry best practices to ensure system performance, reliability, scalability and security.
  • Knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) processes, policies and guidance.
  • Certification and/or experience with Amazon Web Services
  • Understanding of network technologies


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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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here .

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$74,600-$156,700

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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