Linux Systems 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

What You’ll Get to Do:

You will be an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to support our government client systems.

Manage day-to-day tasks related to maintaining and enhancing a specialized network with various interfaces to client applications.

Responsible for maintaining, scheduling, executing software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigurations, identifying and troubleshooting hardware and software issues with workstations and servers, and continuous system monitoring.

Demonstrate the ability to create and maintain detailed documentation, be willing to partake in group collaboration/project planning, and effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels within the organization.

Provide support for the internal systems and networks used by our client to conduct and support mission.

Focus on designing, engineering, and implementation of complex networks that require application of best practices and compliance requirements.

Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in fun team outings and team building events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network. We are a fun, engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate you being appreciated for working on the program and being a part of our team. You'll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Active TS/SCI with required polygraph clearance

15+ years of demonstrated experience as a Systems Engineer/Linux Systems focusing on support to Linux Systems, specifically within federal government environments

Experience in automating installation, monitoring, and executing tasks using Linux scripting or Python

Extensive experience with open-source technologies and systems engineering/architecture

Experience working with Ansible, Terraform, or like technologies

Good communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical customers

Development of technical documentation and briefing materials to support program status reviews, control gates and other presentations as directed by client management

Demonstrated experience with install new software releases and system upgrades

Evaluate and install patches and resolve software-related problems

Experience with Linux Distros – Rocky Linux, Ubuntu

Experience with running/updating REPO’s

Experience with centralized authentication, auditing, logging, and backups

Experience with Cron, iptables, permissions

Experience with OpenVPN, SELinux, NFS, CIFS

Experience with backups and restore

Ability to draw detailed diagrams and write clear documentation

Willingness to learn new technologies and help clients with their technical issues before escalating to senior staff

Attentiveness and detail-oriented approach

Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to think critically and exhibit strong problem-solving skills

Prior help desk experience a plus

Experience in a ticket-based work environment a plus (e.g., ServiceNow)

Experience with JIRA and Confluence, and the rest of the Atlassian suite

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Systems administration and IT certification in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

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

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 (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits)

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$102,900 - $216,200