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Senior System Administrator with Security Clearance
CACIElkridge, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$103.8k - $218.1k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Job Title: Senior System Administrator 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 * * * The Opportunity: Join CACI as a key contributor on the MWIII Bridge program, where mission meets innovation. As a Prime Contractor, CACI delivers next-generation Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) capabilities across the Intelligence Community. You'll be part of a high-impact team that develops, integrates, and sustains enterprise-level systems essential to national security. In this role, you'll support a mission-critical ICAM environment spanning development and production systems. You'll work alongside top technical talent, contribute to high-availability enterprise services, and help drive secure, modern identity solutions used across the IC. Responsibilities: As a System Administrator, you will: * Build, configure, and deploy Docker containers within Kubernetes clusters.
* Collaborate with multiple development teams to integrate web applications, services, databases, and directory technologies.
* Support high-availability enterprise services and ensure systems remain fully operational.
* Monitor system performance, proactively identify issues, and perform root-cause troubleshooting.
* Maintain secure, compliant environments through patching, updates, and configuration management.
* Contribute to documentation, operational procedures, and service readiness. Qualifications: Required: * An active NSA TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
* 7+ years of relevant experience.
* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
* DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher (if determined applicable). * Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and time-management skills.
* Ability to provide after-hours support when needed.
* Capability to obtain privileged system access. Desired: * Linux administration (CentOS, RedHat).
* Docker and Kubernetes.
* Harbor container registry.
* Directory services (LDAP, Active Directory).
* JBOSS application server.
* AWS services (VPC, EC2, AWS CLI, S3).
* Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation).
* VCenter/VMWare virtual machine configuration.
* PKI and certificate lifecycle management (x.509).
* Scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
* OS/application patching (IAVA, version updates).
* Tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab.
* Networking, load balancing, and proxy technologies.
* Databases (Oracle, MongoDB). - 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: $103,800 - $218,100 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.
* Collaborate with multiple development teams to integrate web applications, services, databases, and directory technologies.
* Support high-availability enterprise services and ensure systems remain fully operational.
* Monitor system performance, proactively identify issues, and perform root-cause troubleshooting.
* Maintain secure, compliant environments through patching, updates, and configuration management.
* Contribute to documentation, operational procedures, and service readiness. Qualifications: Required: * An active NSA TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
* 7+ years of relevant experience.
* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
* DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher (if determined applicable). * Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and time-management skills.
* Ability to provide after-hours support when needed.
* Capability to obtain privileged system access. Desired: * Linux administration (CentOS, RedHat).
* Docker and Kubernetes.
* Harbor container registry.
* Directory services (LDAP, Active Directory).
* JBOSS application server.
* AWS services (VPC, EC2, AWS CLI, S3).
* Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation).
* VCenter/VMWare virtual machine configuration.
* PKI and certificate lifecycle management (x.509).
* Scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
* OS/application patching (IAVA, version updates).
* Tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab.
* Networking, load balancing, and proxy technologies.
* Databases (Oracle, MongoDB). - 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: $103,800 - $218,100 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.
Skills
Docker
MongoDB
Oracle
AWS
Load Balancing
Active Directory
Ansible
Bash
CloudFormation
Confluence
Jira
Kubernetes
LDAP
PKI
Python
Terraform
VMware
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