DevOps Systems Administrator

CACI International; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International is seeking a DevOps Systems Administrator to engineer, deploy, and maintain multiple environments for websites and applications. You will work with Windows Server in AWS and collaborate with the web development team to ensure reliable hosting and performance.

The role requires TS/SCI with poly, a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, and Security+ certification. Expect on-site work in Chantilly, VA, with up to 10% travel and strong emphasis on automation and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Security+ certification (IAT level 2 or higher) is required.
• Strong Windows and IIS experience.
• Experience administering servers in AWS environment.
• Ability to manage multiple prioritized tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to application and database migration activities.
• Develop scripts to automate build-out, maintenance, and configuration of virtualized systems.
• Deploy updates, IAVA patches, and antivirus updates.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and communications problems.
• Maintain web hosting systems including IIS, WordPress, and RDS databases.
• Utilize AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and ELB.
• Monitor and improve production reliability and system health.
• Document configurations, processes, and SOPs.

Skills

Clearance (TS/SCI with polygraph)

Multitasking / Prioritization

Windows Administration

Security+ Certification

Communication & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS Administration (EC2, S3, RDS, ELB)

Windows Server & IIS

WordPress / PHP / MySQL

PowerShell Scripting

JIRA

PKI & Certificates

Windows Containers

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate

Job description

Job Title: DevOps Systems Administrator

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: Local

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a DevOps Systems Administrator to work with a focused team to engineer, build, deploy, and maintain multiple environments for developing, testing, and hosting custom websites and applications. The current hosting environment utilizes Windows Server within Amazon Web Services (AWS). We are looking for a seasoned, self-motivated Systems Administrator to join our technical support team. This position will be forward-deployed and integrated directly with the web development team. This role provides dedicated DevOps support to the web team while leveraging the bench strength and backup capabilities of the contract’s broader technical support team.

Responsibilities:

• Database & Applications: Contribute directly to application and database migration activities.
• Automation: D_evelop scripts for automation of build-out, maintenance, and configuration of virtualized systems.
• Patching: Deploy updates, IAVA patches, and Anti-Virus updates.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and communications problems.
• Web Hosting Management: Maintain web application hosting systems including web servers, database servers, and associated development systems (e.g., IIS, WordPress, RDS Database).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Utilize working knowledge or familiarity with Amazon Web Services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and ELB.
• Reliability: Maintain system reliability and uptime of production applications by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health.
• Configuration: Contribute to system configuration management in accordance with contract inventory and customer requirements.
• Documentation: Create, update, and maintain technical documentation including process diagrams, standard operating procedures, and system documentation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Certification: Security+ Certification (IAT level 2 or higher).
• OS/Web Server: Strong experience with Windows and IIS.
• Cloud: Strong knowledge of administering servers in an AWS environment.
• Core Soft Skills: Ability to manage multiple priority tasks.

Desired:

• Containers: Deploying, managing, maintaining, and operating Windows container-based platform environments.
• Windows OS: Experience with administering Windows Server, Active Directory and DNS.
• Database & CMS: Experience administering and supporting databases such as MySQL, WordPress, and PHP.
• Tools & Scripting: Familiarity with JIRA; knowledge of PKI, and Certificates; PowerShell Scripting.
• Advanced Cloud: Experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Systems administration.
• Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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

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.

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

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,600 - $181,800

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.