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Senior Linux Engineer

CACI


Job Location:

Chantilly, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 103800 - 218100
Posted: 30 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Linux Engineer

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: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACIs EITaaS Program is a Department of the Air Force initiative which includes the Air Force and Space Force. EITaaS will transform the Dept. of the Air Force IT services from an in-house base-centric delivery model to an advanced enterprise service delivery model. CACI will provide an enhanced IT management system IT storefront enterprise help desk local field services and life cycle support for end-user devices.

CACIs innovative approach to enterprise technology infuses contemporary technologies with industry best practices to deliver commercial-style services that will improve customer experience and productivity for the Dept. of the Air Forces global workforce. CACI and its partners will equip Airmen and Guardians with state-of-the-art services and automated capabilities that enable access to the tools they need to perform their mission efficiently and effectively when they need it where they need it.

This position is hybrid with onsite work expected in Chantilly VA.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide analysis design development and integration of hardware software and all system level requirements and functional objectives to provide an integrated EIT solution.
  • Develops integrated system test requirements strategies devices and systems. Ensures highest level of Cyber Security while balancing user needs. Initiates (does not wait for others) and identifies key areas of improvement relating to anything Systems related.
  • Install new software releases system upgrades evaluating and installing patches and resolve software related problems.
  • Perform system backups and recovery.
  • Maintain data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
  • Possesses and applies expertise across key tasks and high impact assignments.
  • Plans and leads major assignments.
  • Responsible for designing implementing and managing complex Linux-based systems and infrastructure.
  • May mentor or task lead others.
  • Design and implement large-scale Linux infrastructure solutions
  • Manage and optimize existing Linux environments
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools
  • Troubleshoot complex system and network issues
  • Implement security best practices and ensure compliance
  • Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership
  • Collaborate with other IT teams on cross-functional projects
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions
  • Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning
  • Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Qualifications:

Required:

  • US Citizenship required.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance
  • 12 Years of relevant experience (Bachelors Degree in applicable field may be substituted for 5 years of experience).
  • Security CE Certification (or other IAT Level II or III Certification) at a minimum; Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-3)
  • Demonstrated experience with systems administration in Linux environments (RHCE equivalence) or Windows Server environments (MS Security Engineer/Solution Architect equivalence).
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience installing configuring securing integrating upgrading and troubleshooting SE Linux/CentOS (prefer some hands-on experience with AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux too) preferably in VM environments.

Desired:

  • Experience with installing/configuring/troubleshooting Security tools (i.e. Windows Azure Linux) beyond default settings meeting highest level government standards relating to data applications OS networking infrastructure etc.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise Linux distributions (e.g. RHEL CentOS Ubuntu)
  • Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and at least one programming language (e.g. Python Perl)
  • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible Puppet Chef)
  • Knowledge of virtualization and cloud technologies (e.g. Hyper-V KVM AWS Azure)
  • Understanding of networking protocols and services
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker Kubernetes)
  • Experience with monitoring and logging systems
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

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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 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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$103800 - $218100

CACI 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:

Senior IC


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