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August 28, 2026
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Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer

Dahlgren, VA
Full-time
Onsite
$94K/yr - $198K/yr
Entry Level
CACI International Inc is seeking a Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer to support mission-critical naval combat systems. The role designs, develops, and maintains container orchestration infrastructure, supports cloud-native and microservices-based deployments, and collaborates with engineering and development teams on secure classified-system environments.
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Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain container orchestration infrastructure using Kubernetes and related technologies
  • Design and implement Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions to support containerized application deployments
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible, YAML, Bash, and Python for system configuration and deployment
  • Support the integration of containerized combat system components into the infrastructure platform
  • Participate in technical meetings and provide technical expertise to development teams
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure processes, procedures, and architectures
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide technical solutions
  • Support rapid iteration and deployment cycles in an agile environment
  • Collaborate with systems engineering and development teams to implement technical requirements
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems (primarily RHEL) in both development and operational environments
  • Support the transition from traditional deployment models to microservices-based architectures
  • Ensure infrastructure solutions meet security requirements for classified system deployments

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance (must be U.S. citizen)
  • Ability and willingness to routinely work in a CUI development environment onsite at the laboratory
  • Working knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL preferred)
  • Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and Ansible
  • Familiarity with YAML configuration and declarative infrastructure practices
  • Strong willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of technical responsibilities
  • Basic understanding of system of systems concepts and complex system architectures
  • Ability to participate effectively in technical meetings and communicate technical concepts clearly

Preferred

  • Experience with container technologies such as Podman, Docker, or Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployment patterns, and orchestration concepts
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps practices
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architecture principles and 12-factor application methodology
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
  • Knowledge of naval combat system functionality and integration
  • Programming or software development experience
  • Experience with microservices architecture and design patterns
  • Active SECRET level clearance
  • Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD) or container platforms

Benefits

  • Flexible time off benefit
  • Access to robust learning resources
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Family support benefits
  • Continuing education benefits
  • Time off benefits
At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 27,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.
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