Senior Platform Engineer

CACI International Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 98,500 - 206,800; Full time

Job summary

CA0CI International Inc. is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join a fast-paced, security-focused platform team delivering GEOINT capabilities for NGA.

You will operate cloud-native infrastructure, work hands-on with Kubernetes, and enable multiple Agile teams to deliver secure software. Responsibilities include building containerized services, designing CI/CD pipelines, and managing infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and Ansible, while adhering to security and compliance standards in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years of platform, infrastructure, or software engineering experience.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker/OpenShift).
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/Ansible).
• Strong Linux administration and scripting (Python, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and maintain containerized platform services with Kubernetes.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines across multiple teams.
• Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Implement platform monitoring, logging, and observability for availability and performance.
• Apply security hardening and compliance controls across platform components.
• Support onboarding, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of platform services.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and coordinate platform enablers with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux administration

Python

Bash

Agile/SAFe

Security/compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Equivalent experience accepted

Tools

Docker

OpenShift

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer

The Opportunity

• Join a fast-paced Agile team delivering mission-critical geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
• Serve as a core member of the platform team building and operating the cloud-native infrastructure that development teams rely on every day.
• Work hands-on with Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure-as-code in a large-scale, security-focused environment.
• Enable multiple Agile development teams to deliver secure, high-quality software that directly supports national security objectives.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and maintain containerized platform services using Kubernetes and related orchestration technologies.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated build, test, and deployment across multiple development teams.
• Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Implement platform monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to ensure availability and performance.
• Apply security hardening, patching, and compliance controls across platform components.
• Support development team onboarding, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of platform services.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and coordinate platform enablers with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• TS/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience accepted).
• 5+ years of platform, infrastructure, or software engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker, OpenShift, or similar).
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools.
• Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Python, Bash).

Desired

• Experience with OpenShift in a government or IC environment.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, C2S) and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience operating within SAFe or Agile delivery frameworks.

Pay Range

Proposed salary range for this position is $98,500 - $206,800, adjusted by location, experience, and applicable federal contract wage tables.

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.