Senior Platform Engineer

CACI International Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the information technology sector is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to develop and deploy full stack systems for advanced collection systems. This role requires strong Linux administration skills and 10+ years of relevant experience. You will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on innovative system designs and continuous improvement. The position is fully in-office in Sterling, VA, with opportunities for travel. A competitive salary range of $109,800 - $241,600 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Access to learning resources

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Systems Administration, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy physical and virtualized systems to customer locations.
• Provide continuous integration support for deployed systems.
• Design next-generation systems and assist in migration from RHEL7 to RHEL8.

Skills

Linux administration

Interpersonal skills

Innovative system design

IaC for system configuration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cisco IOS

Git

Puppet

Job description

Senior Platform Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Platform engineer to help us develop, build, and deploy full stack systems for our customer's advanced collection systems. You will help shape and design future systems, focusing on continuous improvement of our products and tools. Join a team of professional, proactive engineers and scientists, with opportunities for domestic and international travel. Bring your best practices and join this great team!

Note: This position requires being in-office 100%, located in Sterling VA.

Responsibilities:

1. Build and deploy physical and virtualized systems to customer locations
2. Provide continuous integration support for deployed systems
3. Integrate third-party software into our systems
4. Manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) at platform and application layers
5. Design next-generation systems and assist in migration from RHEL7 to RHEL8
6. Maintain local systems to mirror deployed customer systems
7. Assist developers with building and installing RPMs and containers

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Strong interpersonal skills for team building and customer interfacing
• 10+ years in Systems Administration, DevOps, or Platform Engineering
• Innovative system design ideas
• Strong Linux administration skills, including package management, security, kickstart, virtualization
• Experience with IaC for system configuration
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields or equivalent experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (Security+ CE or better)

Desired:

• Experience with Agile frameworks
• Building and deploying Docker/Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS/NXOS
• Building RPMs within RedHat architecture
• Familiarity with Git and Puppet
• Active TS/SCI clearance

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity. We prioritize character and innovation, supporting our mission to ensure national safety.

An environment of trust. We value each employee’s unique contributions, offering flexible time off and access to learning resources.

Focus on growth. We aim to advance critical missions, build on our success, and support your career development.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

Pay Range

The salary range is $109,800 - $241,600, influenced by factors like location, experience, skills, and certifications. We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, retirement, education, and time off. Learn more here.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics.