The Opportunity:
Support the DoD as a System Administrator for an Army Task Order using Windows and Linux OS administration skills to support an Azure Cloud infrastructure, Cloud hybrid, standalone, non-networked operating environments.
Hybrid schedule with onsite located at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD!
Responsibilities:
System Installation and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux operating systems and associated software. Set up and manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
System Maintenance and Monitoring: Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system stability and security aligning with weekly compliance scanning and remediation processes. Monitor system performance and availability and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance.
Automation, Scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and system management processes using PowerShell, Ansible or Terraform. Use configuration management tools for automating deployments and managing infrastructure.
Compliance and Security: Ensuring system stability and security while maintaining compliance with relevant standards and practices.
Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support for Linux systems, diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues. Collaborate with development and operations teams to address technical challenges.
Documenting and Reporting: Document system configurations, procedures, and changes to ensure comprehensive records are maintained.
Qualifications:
Required:
Active security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a System Administrator
DoD 8140.03 Basic Certification Required
Security+ CE Required
IAT Level II Required
DoD 8140 Computing Environment Certified (Cloud Environment)
Experience provisioning, monitoring, scaling, and optimizing cloud environments (Azure).
Experience administering a Microsoft Azure environment.
Experience working with Windows Server 2012, up to the latest version.
Experience working with any application server or web server utilities: Internet Information Services (IIS), Adobe ColdFusion, Apache Tomcat, .Net Core, ASP .NET, MVC Architecture, etc.
Experience in system administration to include managing and maintaining IT infrastructure such as servers, networks, and storage systems.
Good understanding of secure computing practices and security issues as they pertain to applications and servers.
Experience with managing, deploying, configuring IaaS and PaaS in a cloud infrastructure
Basic understanding of Microsoft SQL Server
Successful experience using ASP.NET, IIS and/or ColdFusion/Tomcat and SQL to create database connected applications.
Understands HTTPS, TLS, PKI, certificates.
Understanding cloud security best practices, compliance requirements, and implementing appropriate security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.
Experience in automated infrastructure provisioning, configuration management and deployment processes (Configuration as Code) using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform or similar (Desired State Configuration (DSD)).
Exceptional technical troubleshooting skills (applications, services, servers, networking, etc).
Excellent verbal communications skills.
Understands Continuous Integration/Continuous Development
Experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitLab
Understands the value of commitments to delivery made by a production team.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in an environment with high visibility and similarly high expectations.
Collaborative, customer-focused and able to create visible value.
Proven ability to create documentation suitable for technicians or end users.
Demonstrated ability to learn and integrate new technologies quickly.
Desired:
Experience using project planning software
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.
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.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$69,600 - 142,700 USD