Cloud Systems Administrator

Cloud Systems Administrator

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

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Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Dynamic Infrastructure Team!

Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact? We invite you to become a vital part of our innovative Infrastructure team. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to work collaboratively and independently on diverse and challenging tasks that support our customers' needs and drive our development team's success.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Diverse Tech Stack: Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies across multiple hosting platforms, including OpenStack, AWS, and VMware, all while supporting Linux VMs.
• Continuous Learning: Dive deep into VM Management and DevOps, exploring areas that truly interest you and expanding your skill set.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented team that values your input and encourages professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Linux VM Administration: Secure and maintain Linux virtual machines (RHEL 8/9, CentOS 7) across various cloud platforms.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Ensure the health and performance of production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters using tools like Rancher and Kubernetes.
• Data Integration Support: Manage Apache NiFi deployments, performing configuration updates, monitoring data flows, and resolving issues.
• Automation: Execute and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management and deployment tasks.
• Certificate Management: Oversee the full certificate lifecycle, ensuring systems adhere to security and compliance standards.
• System Updates: Perform software updates, patching, and system hardening through YUM and enterprise repositories.
• Collaborative Support: Work directly with development teams and end-users to provide operational support, from simple configurations to complex cluster builds.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze logs, troubleshoot performance issues, and identify root causes of problems at VM, container, or application levels.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active NSA TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. 4 years of additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of experience managing and monitoring large Hadoop clusters (>200 nodes).
• Proven troubleshooting experience with VMs and applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher.
• Familiarity with Apache NiFi or similar data integration tools.
• Working knowledge of Ansible for automation.
• Hands-on experience managing VMs in OpenStack, VMware, or AWS.
• Ability to troubleshoot SSH, performance, and network-related issues.
• Experience with security hardening (STIG, STE/STN) and compliance documentation (SSP).
• Active Security+ certification.

Desired:

• Advanced Ansible automation experience.
• PKI/Certificate management experience.
• Familiarity with Grafana, Rook-Ceph, and Git.
• Exposure to AWS services (EC2, RDS, etc.).
• Understanding of NiFi architecture and dataflow troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively while managing independent tasks.
• Hadoop/Cloud System Administration Certification is a plus.

Join Us:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive, innovative, and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become an essential part of our Infrastructure team!

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
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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.

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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 .

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$103,800 - $218,100

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.