ZeroTrust Sr. System Engineer
Job Category: Information Technology
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:
Sr. Kubernetes/Platform Systems Engineer providing technical leadership for Zero Trust ICAM platform design, Kubernetes architecture, and enterprise container orchestration. The candidate will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for Kubernetes platform strategy, multi-cluster architecture, automation, and secure deployment patterns in regulated environments. The candidate will work with existing ICAM capability teams to automate Kubernetes installation, define near-term and long-term requirements, author design and architecture documentation, perform technology assessments, troubleshoot, and other associated tasks. Other duties include research technical topics and apply it to different improvement areas, author documentation on technical topics including detailing how to use and configure system components & advisory documentation to support ICAM installation & planning.
Responsibilities:
Serve as technical lead for Kubernetes platform engineering, including architecture, lifecycle management, upgrades, & operational resilience
Design & implement multi-cluster Kubernetes architectures supporting high availability, fault tolerance, & geographically distributed service centers
Research & analyze cloud security environments, scalable infrastructures, identifying capability gaps & enhancements for current ICAM services
Lead Helm chart design & governance, including templating standards, versioning strategies, & release management
Implement GitOps-based deployment models & integrate Kubernetes workflows w/ CI/CD pipelines
Provide senior-level troubleshooting & root-cause analysis for complex Kubernetes, container, & platform issues
Qualifications:
Required:
TS/SCI Clearance w/ polygraph
Kubernetes cluster lifecycle management (build, upgrade, patch, decommission)
Helm chart development and maintenance
Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (Terraform, Ansible, scripting)
Secure container platform configuration in regulated or DoD environments
High availability and scalability design across multiple service centers
10 years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, @type and complexity. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for degree
Desired:
Experience acting as a Kubernetes platform architect or lead engineer
Experience mentoring junior engineers & establishing platform best practices
Experience w/ GitOps tools & CI/CD pipeline integration -Infrastructure-as-Code & automation experience
Understanding of scalability & high-availability strategies with deployments across multiple service centers
Experience w/ PKI & certificate-based authentication
Familiarity w/ REST APIs & service-based architectures
Experience supporting systems using Oracle/MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Understanding of JSON, XML, Docker, & containerized application patterns
Knowledge of AWS & cloud-based infrastructure concepts
Experience w/ SW development methodologies
Ability to solve complex system/integration problems
Demonstrate engineering experience on programs with requirements, functional analysis, and allocation, conducting system requirement reviews, developing CONOPS & system architectures
Experience implementing Zero Trust principles within Kubernetes environments, including workload identity, certificate-based authentication, and least-privilege access
Experience w/ OAuth2, SAML, & Single Sign-On integrations
Familiarity w/ Zero Trust architecture concepts & ICAM services
Understanding of secure container & platform configuration in regulated environments
Experience collaborating with software developers, test engineers, & system administrators
Ability to lead technical discussions & brief technical & non-technical stakeholders
Experience using JIRA & Confluence
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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.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-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. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-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.
