Senior Platform Engineer — Columbia, MD, US

Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer Job Category: Engineering 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 * * * The Opportunity CACI is seeking a skilled automation-focused engineer to help build, maintain, and enhance the infrastructure and tools that accelerate software delivery and improve platform reliability. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development and operations teams to automate processes, strengthen system performance, and improve deployment efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically curious professional who is passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and enabling mission success through technology. This program supports Enterprise Transport and Routing (ETR), Application Messaging Framework (AMF), and Information Transport Services (ITS), organizations responsible for transporting mission-critical information that protects U.S. national security interests, supports the Warfighter, and enables informed decision-making worldwide. The services delivered by this team directly impact mission success and help safeguard U.S. and Allied Forces. At CACI, our mission is simple but critical: delivering the right data to the right people anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365. As part of this team, you will support a global, enterprise-scale data transport and messaging environment that enables secure, reliable, and fault-tolerant communications across the enterprise.   Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain infrastructure and platform services that support application development and deployment • Develop and manage automation solutions to streamline operational processes and reduce manual effort • Build, test, and maintain deployment pipelines to accelerate software delivery and improve reliability • Collaborate closely with software engineering and operations teams to enhance developer experience and deployment workflows • Monitor system health, performance, availability, and reliability using observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana • Troubleshoot and resolve platform, infrastructure, and operational issues • Implement and maintain security controls, compliance requirements, and operational best practices • Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and resiliency   Qualifications: Required: • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph • Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or 14 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree • Strong experience administering Linux-based environments • Experience with scripting and automation using Bash and Python • Knowledge of system monitoring, observability, and performance tuning • Understanding of networking fundamentals • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and security best practices • Experience collaborating across development and operations teams   Desired: • Experience with Ansible or other configuration management tools • Experience with containerization and virtualization technologies • Familiarity with cloud-based Linux environments • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure • Passion for automation, continuous improvement, and infrastructure reliability - 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. The proposed salary range for this position is: $113,200 - $237,800 CACI is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.