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Kubernetes Engineer

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

Anticipated Posting End: 12/22/2025

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a results-driven **Kubernetes Engineer** (System Administrator) to join the PGMM team—a program enabling planning, scheduling, and real-time situational awareness across a global user base. The team of 30+ professionals operates between Chantilly, VA, and Denver, CO, within an Agile SAFe framework across three development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

_System Operations, Security, and Compliance:_

+ Ensure the availability, performance, and security of the PGMM system. Monitor system health, perform regular backups, and address issues promptly to minimize downtime. Implement and maintain compliance with all security standards and regulations, conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to protect sensitive data and systems.

_Technology and Infrastructure Management:_

+ Administer and manage core technologies including Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, Helm, Harbor, Terraform, Kubernetes, GitLab, Confluence, Jira, AWS, and Linux. Implement best practices for system administration and software engineering while staying current with emerging technologies and trends. Deploy, scale, and manage applications using Kubernetes Pods and related resources, including resource allocation, storage management, and secure cluster operations.

_Collaboration, Support, and Documentation:_

+ Work collaboratively within a 30+ member Agile engineering team supporting the full software development lifecycle. Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives while collaborating with external development teams to integrate and manage APIs and data flows. Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 user support, develop and deliver training sessions, and maintain comprehensive documentation including system configurations, user guides, and troubleshooting materials.

_Project Execution and Continuous Improvement:_

+ Assist in planning and executing system upgrades and maintenance projects, coordinating with project managers to ensure timely delivery of enhancements and updates. Manage change requests, maintain accurate reporting on system performance, and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement and efficiency across infrastructure and operations.

_Qualifications_

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. CompTIA Security+ certification required.

+ Minimum of 3–5 years of experience, including at **least 1 year in Kubernetes administration and container orchestration.**

+ **Application Deployment** : Deploy, scale, and manage applications using Kubernetes Pods and related resources.

+ **Resource Management** : Allocate resources (CPU, memory) to Pods and manage quotas and limits.

+ **Security** : Implement and manage access control (RBAC), secure communication, and compliance with best practices.

+ Storage Management: Configure and manage storage classes, Persistent Volumes (PVs), and Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs).

+ Experience developing Java applications with Spring.

+ Proficiency with kubectl and Kubernetes CLI.

+ Experience with Helm, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).

+ Strong understanding of networking, storage, and security in Kubernetes.

+ Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

+ Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.

_Desired Qualifications_

+ Overhead Mission Management experience.

+ Cloud Architecture experience – AWS preferred.

+ Proficiency with Grafana, Prometheus, Helm, ArgoCD, and similar tools.

+ Certification related to systems administration (e.g., RHCE, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate).

+ Experience with Agile methodologies and SAFe.

+ Strong proficiency with all core technologies listed above.

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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. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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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 (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

_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._