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# DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Caci Inc
- **Location:** College Park, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $75,200.0 - $158,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Backup Devices, Code Review, Cron, DevOps, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Standard Sql, Management of Software Versions, YAML, Scripting, Docker Swarm, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9259202/devops-engineer

## About the Role

This opportunity is perfect for someone who provides excellent customer service, thrives when working independently and is passionate about containerization, automation, and seamless deployment practices., Required for Level 2:

 * Must have a TS/SCI with polygraph.
 * Six (6) years of experience in application prototype development and a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline; or a master's degree with four (4) years of experience; or a Ph.D. with two (2) years of experience. In lieu of a Bachelors' degree an additional four (4) years of experience is required for a total of ten (10) years.
 * Strong expertise in Docker and containerization concepts, with the ability to build, run, manage, and optimize containerized applications.
 * Familiarity with container orchestration concepts, especially foundational knowledge of Docker Swarm and Kubernetes.
 * 1-2 years of Python experience, specifically for developing custom scripts.

Required for Level 3 and 4 :

 * Must have a TS/SCI with polygraph.
 * Twelve (12) years of experience in application prototype development and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or a related discipline, or a master's degree with ten (10) years of experience, or a Ph.D with eight (8) years of experience. In lieu of a Bachelors' degree an additional four (4) years of experience is required for a total of sixteen (16) years.
 * Strong expertise in Docker and containerization concepts, with the ability to build, run, manage, and optimize containerized applications.
 * Familiarity with container orchestration concepts, especially foundational knowledge of Docker Swarm and Kubernetes.
 * 1-2 years of Python experience, specifically for developing custom scripts.

Desired :

 * Experience with PostgreSQL databases.
 * Familiarity with establishing coding standards, including structured branching, small commits, and mandatory code reviews.
 * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.

## Description

* Provide on-site systems engineering and systems administration support to research teams.
 * Respond to systems engineering and systems administration requests identified by the TCOR to operate, extend, and maintain team-supported projects.
 * Build Docker images from Dockerfiles and apply tags and labels for organized, effective versioning.
 * Manage Docker image lifecycles, including listing, updating, deleting, and cleaning up unused resources.
 * Run and manage multiple containers within shared environments, including starting, stopping, detaching, and inspecting containers.
 * Efficiently manage volumes for containerized applications.
 * Troubleshoot issues by reviewing container statistics and logs to diagnose and resolve problems.
 * Write and use Docker Compose files (YAML or JSON) to define and run multi-container applications.
 * Utilize Compose extensions for enhanced functionality.
 * Integrate with enterprise authentication and authorization tools.
 * Manage and schedule cron jobs.
 * Use Git for version control, including handling code merges with non-uniform standards.
 * Apply intermediate SQL skills and support backend database development.
 * Apply strong file management skills to support technical operations.