AWS Software Engineer

CACI International; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as an AWS Software Engineer, supporting critical government programs. This fully remote role involves maintaining and optimizing cloud infrastructure, troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating closely with diverse teams. With a focus on integrity and growth, you'll thrive in an environment that values autonomy and continuous learning. The position offers a competitive salary range influenced by your experience and skills, along with comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference in national security, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Flexible time off

Learning resources

Retirement plans

Family support

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant IT experience required.
• Cloud Systems Administration experience and AWS certifications preferred.
• Expertise in RHEL, Windows, and open-source technologies.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure new software and hardware, including servers and firewalls.
• Monitor system performance, IT operations, and storage utilization.
• Provide Tier III support for incident management.

Skills

Cloud Systems Administration

Java

Golang

RHEL

Windows

OpenShift

Splunk

Ansible

Jenkins

Java Message Service (JMS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

AWS GovCloud

RedHat OpenShift

Docker

Aurora PostgreSQL

Gitlab

CyberArk

SonarQube

Job description

AWS Software Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an AWS Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Datacenter Consolidation and Cloud Optimization (DCCO) program, providing Tier 3 support to the DHS Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) biometric system. Responsibilities include maintaining the HART infrastructure, installing and configuring software and hardware, monitoring system performance, resolving customer tickets within JIRA, and supporting incident troubleshooting calls. The Tier 3 team interacts closely with the government customer to achieve system objectives, provide updates, and support on-call duties approximately 4 – 6 times a year. This role is fully telework-based with core hours between 9 am – 3 pm (EST), Monday – Friday; applicants must reside and perform all work within the United States.

Responsibilities:

1. Help develop, document, communicate, and enforce a network technology policy.
2. Install and configure new software and hardware, including servers, devices, and firewalls.
3. Monitor system performance, IT operations, and storage utilization.
4. Plan hardware or software upgrades to support growth.
5. Manage user accounts, assets, and security permissions according to policy.
6. Support escalated help desk requests.
7. Perform system administrator activities.
8. Review system logs to identify anomalies and troubleshoot issues.
9. Identify root causes and document troubleshooting steps.
10. Support active directory/LDAP, certificate services, network communications, group policy, and security compliance.
11. Provide Tier III support for incident management.
12. Work independently and in teams to meet project objectives.
13. Provide on-call support for approximately 4 – 6 weeks per year.

Qualifications:

Required:

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government agency clearance (DHS EOD required before starting).
• 5 years of relevant IT experience.

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field.
• Cloud Systems Administration experience; AWS certifications are a plus.
• Expertise in RHEL, Windows, and open-source technologies.
• Knowledge of OpenShift, Splunk, Ansible, Jenkins, JFrog, and similar tools.
• Experience with Java Message Service (JMS) API and message brokers like ActiveMQ.
• Development experience in Java and/or Golang.
• Experience managing applications using web services and message queues.

Program Technologies:

AWS GovCloud, RedHat OpenShift, Ansible, Docker, Aurora PostgreSQL, Gitlab, Jenkins, CyberArk, Splunk, SonarQube, Jenkins.

What You Can Expect:

Culture of integrity: Placing character and innovation at our core, dedicated to customer missions and national safety.

Environment of trust: Valuing contributions, offering autonomy, flexible time off, and learning resources.

Focus on growth: Advancing national missions, building careers, and creating a lasting legacy.

Your potential is limitless. Learn more about CACI here.

Pay Range:

Range: $48,300 - $96,600, influenced by location, experience, skills, and certifications. We offer comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, education, and time off. Learn more here.

This position is available in multiple locations; the salary range reflects the national average.

EEO Statement: CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.