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# Linux Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Caci Inc
- **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,200 - $158,100
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Software Applications, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Transmissions, 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:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=80cff7bb80de4ff7

## 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+ or CISSP)
 * 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