DevOps Platform Engineer
Fairfax, VA - USA
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
As a Platform Engineer you will be part of an Agile development team where you will support the architecture development configuration and evaluation of signals intelligence radar and communications prototype development systems related software systems and development environments for our Navy customer. Your area of work will include serving as an engineer for efforts related to the Kubernetes platform and DevSecOps pipeline to enhance CI/CD improve system reliability ensure configuration management and leverage automation for scalable deployments.
Responsibilities:
- Design develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC)
- Execute Kubernetes cluster setup enhancements and maintenance projects
- Collaborate with engineering team to design and implement IaC to integrate successfully with hardware/software architecture
- Collaborate across multiple teams to integrate and deploy containerized services into Kubernetes
- Collaborate with developer and integration teams to ensure reliable and scalable deployments
- Utilize some or all of the following: Git Ansible GitLab Kubernetes Helm Terraform Vagrant or similar tools to build package deploy and analyze artifacts applications containers and virtual machines to various environments
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Computer Engineering Physics Math or equivalent experience
- Active TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Willing to work onsite
- 3 years of related work experience in a platform DevOps software or similar engineering role
- 2 years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including HELM Ansible Puppet or Chef
- Proven experience deploying and managing Kubernetes on bare-metal servers in multi-node clusters
- Demonstrated experience with Linux operating systems- preferably Red Hat Linux
- Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following or similar: Git Ansible Kubernetes Helm Terraform Packer Python Vagrant
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Experience hardening operating systems and containers to meet DoD cybersecurity standards
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues maintain configure and troubleshoot hardware and software components
Desired:
- Familiarity with advanced Kubernetes ecosystem tools such as Rook Ceph MetalLB Artifactory and ActiveMQ
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python Bash and PowerShell
- Thorough understanding and application of DevOps principles and methodologies
- Experience implementing IaC in hybrid Linux and Windows environments
- Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g. CKA CKAD AWS Azure or GCP certifications)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins GitLab CI or GitHub Actions)
- Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana ELK stack)
- Experience with Active Directory/FreeIPA integration and management
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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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.
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:
$69100-$141500CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security miss ... View more