Platform Engineer

Posted:
9/27/2024, 2:25:18 AM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Platform Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Platform Engineer is a Mid to Senior level Systems engineer that has strong Windows and/or Linux system administration experience. This individual provides support for the overall workload and execution of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks for the platform. The successful candidate has a growth mindset that is willing to learn new related technologies working in a fast-paced environment.

More About the Role:

  • Deploying system packages and patches in production and non-production environments
  • Performing system administration tasks with Linux and/or Windows servers
  • Deploys approved release packages and break-fix solutions on in accordance with Configuration, Change, and Release Management policies and procedures.
  • Develops and interprets detailed installation instructions and supporting documentation to affect system design deployments.
  • Provides technical expertise in the areas of system design, installation, configuration, tuning, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
  • Installing system patches for AWS Cloud servers and applications configuring software, responding to service outages, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting system issues reported by ecosystem stakeholders.
  • Working in Active Directory to manage accounts, domain controllers, and group policies.
  • Working with Infrastructure scrum master to complete backlog activities in a timely manner


You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
  • BA/BS in related career field or minimum 5 years’ work experience with the design, installation, administration, and maintenance of Microsoft Windows and/or Linux systems
  • Comfortable with deploying system packages and patches with production and non-production environments.
  • Experience working with Linux and/or Windows servers.
  • Knowledge of AWS and/or Microsoft Windows and/or Linux security best practices
  • Experience working within Scrum and Agile environments.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a service-oriented mindset
  • Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others.
  • Ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
  • Experience with enterprise technologies such as Splunk, Amazon Cloud services, and others.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server technologies, specifically Active Directory
  • Comfortable with the Linux command line scripting
  • GitLab version control
  • Ansible system automation
  • High Availability Proxy


These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Scripting Skills such as Python, JavaScript, Bash, and/or PowerShell
  • AWS Automation knowledge
  • Collaboration tools such as Confluence
  • Ticket management within ServiceNow
  • ITIL V4 Foundations

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$78,700 - $165,300

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.