ZT STS Software Engineer-TS/SCI with Poly

CACI; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a ZT STS Software Engineer-TS/SCI with Poly to contribute to a DoD-focused ICAM solution. You will engage in automated build/test, containerized environments, and deployment operations, leveraging Linux and container orchestration.

The role emphasizes Kubernetes, CI/CD, and secure, scalable software delivery across critical mission areas. The ideal candidate brings foundational DevOps knowledge, strong cloud experience, and a drive to grow expertise in a dynamic enterprise

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience; 2+ years in SIGINT/IA/IT domains.

Responsibilities

• This position is for a Software Engineer to support mission-critical web service development in support of an ICAM solution.
• Technical responsibilities include AWS cloud-native design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of highly available enterprise services.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

5+ years software experience

2+ years SIGINT/IA/IT

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering/related field

Tools

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

S3

IAM roles/Permissions/SCPs

Terraform

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

JavaScript

JUnit/Mock testing

Job description

Job Title: ZT STS Software Engineer-TS/SCI with PolyJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None

The Opportunity:

The DevOps Systems Engineer will contribute to the Zero Trust Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ZT ICAM) program, supporting solution deployments for Department of Defense customers. Working under the guidance of senior engineering staff, this role will participate in automated build, test, packaging, deployment, monitoring, and release operations; provide support for Linux and containerized environments; and help sustain consistent deployment configurations along with associated technical documentation. The ideal candidate brings foundational DevOps knowledge and hands‑on exposure to Kubernetes, with a strong motivation to expand these skills while contributing to an integrated enterprise solution used across diverse customer environments.

Responsibilities:

This position is for a Software Engineer to support mission-critical web service development in support of an Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solution.

Technical responsibilities include support for AWS cloud-native software design, development, integration, testing, and operational maintenance of highly available, enterprise level services.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to the computer engineering or computer science disciplines is required.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience is required. 2+ years’ work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains is required.
• 4 years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree, for a total of 9 years.

Desired:

• Experience with AWS native development including Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, as well as IAM roles/permissions/SCPs.
• High level of proficiency and skill with Java & Javascript software development
• Experience with TerraForm and/or infrastructure-as-code.
• Familiar with Linux environments
• Skilled at building robust, scalable, secure, and high-performance applications
• Ability to write unit test cases using Junit/Mock testing frameworks
• Experienced with automated builds using Gitlab Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• PKI encryption and authenticationExperience with Docker/Kubernetes

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$94,400 - $198,200

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.