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# Platform Engineer

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $82,100.0 - $172,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, Document Management Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Microsoft Software, Network Connections, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Service Pack, Data Logging, Deployment Automation, Hardware Infrastructure, User Accounts, Vmware
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/750B426DC93443EFA1356C31F2C1E73F/job/

## About the Role

Required:

 * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

 * BA/BS degree in a related field (AA/AS and additional experience may be considered)

 * Minimum 5 years' experience in RHEL Administration

 * Minimum 5 years' experience with VMware

 * Minimum 5 years' experience applying security patches to Linux systems

 * Current DoD 8140 cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

 * Strong problem-solving abilities and customer service orientation

 * Broad experience with system/server hardware, operating systems, software applications, and network connectivity

 * Ability to work proactively, anticipate issues, and use resources efficiently

 * Experience working collaboratively with client managers and system users

Desired:

 * Administrator-level certifications in technologies such as Microsoft, RHEL, Linux, or VMware

 * VM certification

 * SEIM implementation and/admin experience

 * Experience with GitOps

## Description

* Design, engineer, and maintain enterprise CDS platforms to ensure secure, reliable cross-domain data transfer

 * Administer and configure user interface applications and external services to deliver seamless interaction with CDS systems

 * Manage and maintain user accounts across supported environments

 * Implement and sustain monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities for platform health and performance

 * Partner closely with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD security policies and accreditation standards

 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex system and platform issues while supporting end users

 * Automate deployment processes to improve efficiency and consistency

 * Document system architectures, technical procedures, and operational workflows


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