Senior Platform Engineer
Caci-Iss
Columbia, MD · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
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
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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
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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 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.