CACI International

Linux System Administrator

CACI International$103K — $218K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • 7+ years in infrastructure, network architecture, and development environments
  • Experience with Linux system administration
  • Familiarity with information security and compliance policies
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms and network protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls)
  • Certifications in cloud services and active CISSP or Security+ are highly desired

Responsibilities

  • Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of infrastructure environments
  • Perform Linux system administration across multi-environment infrastructure
  • Apply security patches and maintain system integrity and compliance
  • Design and maintain network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/VPN)
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues
  • Manage containerized environments and automate infrastructure
  • Create and automate cloud/VM infrastructure with scripts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • Financial and retirement benefits
  • Family support services
  • Opportunities for continuing education
  • Generous time off policies
Full Job Description
Job Title: Linux System Administrator

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:


CACI’s National Mission Systems (NMS) group is seeking a highly motivated Linux Systems Administrator tosupport mission‑critical environments by ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure across cloud and bare‑metal systems. This role puts you at the center of delivering a secure, resilient cutting‑edge ground infrastructure housing mission critical space-based applications. You will shape how national security missions are executed from space to ground using modern deployment approaches and emerging technologies.

This position will work on-site at CACI facility in Sterling, VA.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of all infrastructure environments.
  • Perform Linux system administration and support multi‑environment infrastructure (Dev/Test/Prod).
  • Apply security patches, OS upgrades, and maintain system integrity and compliance.
  • Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN/VPN network infrastructure.
  • Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with external COMMs teams as needed.
    Conduct hardware deployments, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
    Support CI/CD pipeline environments and collaborate with DevSecOps teams to ensure availability and readiness.
  • Manage containerized environments and automated infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Puppet).
  • Create, manage, and automate cloud and virtual machine infrastructure via repeatable scripts and automation playbooks.
  • Troubleshoot issues involving servers, user systems, storage, and network connectivity using advanced diagnostic techniques.
  • Ensure compliance with government IT and security policies, including cross‑security domain requirements.
  • Collaborate with architects, technical leads, developers, testers, security teams, and other program stakeholders.
  • Support new infrastructure projects and modernization initiatives involving microservices, containers, and cloud‑native architectures
  • Maintain configuration documentation for assigned systems and provide subject‑matter expertise during system design and development.

 

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field of study    
  • 7+ years of experience in infrastructure, network architecture, and development environments
  • Proven experience with Linux system administration
  • Experience with Development/Test and Production Environments
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills to understand and resolve complex problems
  • Familiarity in information security and compliance with government policies.
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols and security (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems (Git)
  • Certifications in cloud services (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional) are highly desired
  • Active CISSP or Security+ certification (comparable certifications in information security may also be considered)

Desired:

  • Full systems lifecycle experience
  • Experience with DevOps processes and tools
  • Experience providing customer support as part of infrastructure, platform, or help desk team.
  • Recognized subject matter expert in systems administration.
  • Working knowledge of Puppet, Satellite, IPA, Nagios, and Net App.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for complex and undefined issues.
  • Innovative mindset with a track record of making significant improvements to systems or products.
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This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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:

$103,800 - $218,100

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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