Cloud Infrastructure Systems Administrator- LINUX Admin

CACI; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Continuing education

Job summary

CACI is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Systems Administrator with a strong Linux background to join our IT team in the United States. The role covers workstation and server support, cloud-based resource management in AWS, and automation using Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.

A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required to start. Ideal candidates will have extensive Linux command-line expertise, experience with Nutanix cloud-in-a-box, and familiarity with IaC

Qualifications

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or CISSP) – must have or willing to obtain within 1–2 months of start.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10–12 years of Linux server/desktop admin and network troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and methodologies.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Workstation and server support: Local Linux desktop and remote cloud-based server support.
• Support cloud-in-a-box infrastructure (Nutanix) and hardware deployments.
• Manage and maintain cloud resources (AWS) and automation tools (Puppet, Ansible).
• Troubleshoot and support cloud-based network infrastructure and switches.

Skills

Linux administration

DevOps practices

Willingness to learn

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Puppet

IPA

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

CloudFormation

Proxmox

Packer

AMI creation

Job description

Job Title

Cloud Infrastructure Systems Administrator- LINUX Admin

Job Category

Information Technology

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

Continental US

Anticipated Posting End

12/31/2026

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux admin to work with our dynamic team of IT professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud environments, an understanding of cloud services, and a strong Linux command line understanding. Looking for candidates with some variety of the skills listed below

Responsibilities

• Workstation and Server support:
  • Local Linux Desktop support
  • Remote Linux Server cloud-based server support
  • Support local and remote "Cloud-in-a-box" infrastructure (Nutanix)
  • Comfortable with hardware deployments and troubleshooting
• Cloud Infrastructure Management:
  • Manage and Maintain cloud-based resources (AWS)
  • IPA
  • Puppet
  • Ansible
  • Documentation
• Network support:
  • Support troubleshooting efforts for our cloud base network infrastructure
  • Support/troubleshoot local network issues
  • Help configure network switches and settings for deployed hardware.

Qualifications

Required

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or CISSP) - must have or willing to get within 1-2 months of starting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• +/- 10 - 12 years of experience in server/desktop Linux system administration and network troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and methodologies
• Willingness to learn new technologies

Desired

• Knowledge of Puppet, IPA, and Kubernetes
• Juniper and/or Cisco Switch experience
• Experience or understanding of "Cloud-in-a-Box" Solutions such as Nutanix
• Experience with Proxmox
• Experience with Ansible and scripting
• Experience with Packer kickstarts and AMI creation yeah
• Using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies to support provisioning cloud and on-prem resources (Terraform, CloudFormation)

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

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: $105,100-$231,100

Benefits

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.