Systems Administrator

CACI; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 68,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support vital missions for the US Marine Corps. This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and technical expertise in Linux system administration. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of critical systems while ensuring cybersecurity measures are in place. The position offers a blend of remote work with occasional travel, providing an excellent opportunity to grow within a company that values integrity, trust, and continuous development. If you are passionate about technology and dedicated to supporting essential missions, this role is tailored for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive Healthcare

Retirement Benefits

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in systems administration or related fields.
• Must have active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mission critical systems for users.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain application release schedules.

Skills

Linux Administration

Communication Skills

Cybersecurity Mitigation

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT

Tools

Git

Job description

Systems Administrator

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for a Systems Administrator with strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as a record of accomplishment in successful project system administration in support of the US Marine Corps. The position will be a remote position with possible travel to customer site a few times annually.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively develop and maintain mission critical systems for its users, whom we coordinate for design and development to ensure we bring the right product in the execution of their mission.
• Be a contributing member of a team of System Administrators and DBAs in support of system and software development activities.
• Collaborate with development, cybersecurity, and test teams to maintain the application release schedule.
• Perform Linux system administration tasks including troubleshooting issues, patching, and hardening.
• Provide technical expertise, be highly self-directed and motivated, and collaborate respectfully with their teammates, always keeping user mission first.
• Be part of a responsive team where communication skills and the ability to solve problems are critical to our success.
• Work with highly motivated teammates that will support you and expect reciprocal support.
• Provide support to test, integration, and deployment of the software baseline.
• Be self-motivated understanding technical concepts, have good communication skills, and able and willing to collaborate on technical items with the larger team.
• Be familiar with the good development and configuration management practices and have previous development experience.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferable IT-related), 5+ years’ experience in systems administration, SysOps, DevOps, or equivalent combination to reflect knowledge and experience.
• Experience with Linux and general knowledge of administering servers in cloud and hosted VM environments.
• Experience mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified from ACAS scans or STIG checks.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to facilitate team interaction and support system documentation.
• Possess certifications that meet or exceed DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements (ex. CompTIA Security+).

Desired:

• Experience supporting software development for USMC-based projects.
• Experience with DevOps processes and tools.
• System administration certifications, preferably for Linux-based environments (ex. Linux+ or RHCSA).
• Possession of an active Top Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency with version control tools (e.g., Git) on a multi-person development team.

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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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

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:

$68,400-$143,700

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.

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