CACI International

Senior Platform Engineer

CACI International$98K — $206K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years in platform, infrastructure, or software engineering
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker, OpenShift, etc.)
  • Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools
  • Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Responsibilities

  • Build, operate, and maintain containerized platform services using Kubernetes
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployments
  • Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and Ansible
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for platform availability and performance
  • Apply security hardening, patching, and compliance controls on platform components
  • Support development team onboarding and troubleshooting of platform services
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and coordinate efforts with cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Flexible time-off benefits
  • Access to extensive learning resources
  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • Support for financial planning and retirement
  • Family support programs
  • Opportunities for continuous education and professional growth
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026

The Opportunity:
  • Join a fast-paced Agile team delivering mission-critical geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
  • Serve as a core member of the platform team building and operating the cloud-native infrastructure that development teams rely on every day.
  • Work hands-on with Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure-as-code in a large-scale, security-focused environment.
  • Enable multiple Agile development teams to deliver secure, high-quality software that directly supports national security objectives.


This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities:
  • Build, operate, and maintain containerized platform services using Kubernetes and related orchestration technologies.
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated build, test, and deployment across multiple development teams.
  • Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
  • Implement platform monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to ensure availability and performance.
  • Apply security hardening, patching, and compliance controls across platform components.
  • Support development team onboarding, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of platform services.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and coordinate platform enablers with cross-functional teams.


Qualifications:
Required:
  • TS/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience accepted).
  • 5+ years of platform, infrastructure, or software engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker, OpenShift, or similar).
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar).
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools.
  • Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Python, Bash).


Desired:
  • Experience with OpenShift in a government or IC environment.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, C2S) and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience operating within SAFe or Agile delivery frameworks.


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.

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:
$98,500-$206,800

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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