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# Devops Engineer

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** Laurel, 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 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/devops-engineer-laurel-md--170296f7-3cbb-42d2-96ef-07b8fd9e9be1

## About the Role

DevOps, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, Willing to Travel, Customer Support/Service, Automation, Systems Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Docker, Organizational Skills, The Opportunity: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.