Naval Container Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)

CACI; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 66,700 - 133,300; Full time

Job summary

CACI invites you to join our Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer team to design, deploy, and scale container orchestration for mission-critical naval combat systems. You will work on Linux-based platforms, Kubernetes, and automation to modernize legacy deployments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid iteration in an agile setting, and close coordination with systems engineering. Security is paramount; a SECRET clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance (must be U.S. citizen).
• Willingness to work onsite in a CUI development environment.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL preferred).
• Proficiency in Bash, Python, and Ansible scripting.
• Familiarity with YAML configuration and declarative infrastructure practices.
• Strong willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of technical responsibilities.
• Basic understanding of system of systems concepts and complex system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain container orchestration infrastructure using Kubernetes and related technologies.
• Design and implement Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions to support containerized application deployments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible, YAML, Bash, and Python for system configuration and deployment.
• Support the integration of containerized combat system components into the infrastructure platform.
• Participate in technical meetings and provide technical expertise to development teams.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure processes, procedures, and architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide technical solutions.
• Support rapid iteration and deployment cycles in an agile environment.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and development teams to implement technical requirements.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems (primarily RHEL) in both development and operational environments.
• Support the transition from traditional deployment models to microservices-based architectures.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions meet security requirements for classified system deployments.

Skills

Linux system administration

Scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

Ansible

Job description

CACI invites you to join our Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer team to design, deploy, and scale container orchestration for mission-critical naval combat systems. You will work on Linux-based platforms, Kubernetes, and automation to modernize legacy deployments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid iteration in an agile setting, and close coordination with systems engineering. Security is paramount; a SECRET clearance and US citizenship are required.