Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer Dahlgren, VA,

Position: Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer Dahlgren, VA, US
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Job Title:

Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer Job Category:
Information Technology Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Continental US     
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* The Opportunity:

** The Container Platform Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining container orchestration infrastructure for mission-critical naval combat systems. This role requires a foundational understanding of containerization technologies, Linux operating systems, automation scripting, and modern Dev Ops practices. The engineer will serve as a technical point of contact, supporting the transition of legacy systems to cloud-native architectures through container-based deployments.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated learner with strong willingness to embrace new technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced development environment with aggressive timelines.
** 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
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* Qualifications:

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* 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
*** Desired:
**** 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 Git Ops practices
* Familiarity with cloud-native architecture principles and 12-factor application methodology
* Experience with Dev Sec Ops  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
- ** 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…