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System Administrator

Top Secret Clearance Jobs
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

About the job System Administrator

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Job Category : Information Technology

Time Type : Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start : TS / SCI

Employee Type : Regular

Percentage of Travel Required : Up to 10%

Type of Travel : Outside Continental US - Hazard

The Opportunity CACI is looking for an experienced System Administrator to support multiple cloud-based and virtualized systems. The System Administrator will be a member of an experienced team located at a client facility in Charlottesville, VA and will work within a fast-paced and agile environment. This position requires a highly skilled system administrator with knowledge of coding / scripting and automation technical depth to maintain existing databases, applications, compute infrastructure, continuous integration efforts, and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure production systems are operating efficiently and available to end users.

Responsibilities For this role, you will be responsible for installing, upgrading and maintaining cloud-based and virtualized systems. Your responsibilities may include :

  • Manage and maintain Windows / Linux servers - physical, virtualized, and cloud-based.
  • Monitor, manage and maintain ElasticSearch / OpenSearch clusters.
  • Monitor, manage and maintain AWS Cloud resources such as S3, EC2, RDS, IAM, and CloudWatch.
  • Monitor, manage and maintain Postgres databases.
  • Monitor, manage and maintain container orchestration systems.
  • Utilize scripts and programming technologies to automate tasks, generate system access reports, and create / update application database records. (using bash, python, etc.)
  • Create and maintain system administration processes and procedures.
  • Ensure all Windows / Linux based systems have the appropriate security patches and security configurations installed, e.g OS patches and STIGs.
  • Support other tasks as required for hosting systems in DoD environments.
  • Support operations teams as required.
  • Must be flexible with work hours to support team coverage requirements of 6AM - 6PM.
  • Must be able to support maintenance activities in the evening and weekend, as well as provide on-call support as needed.

Qualifications Required :

  • An active DoD TS / SCI security clearance and obtain a Poly.
  • Typically requires bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
  • Experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems and command line knowledge.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare vSphere, Hyper-V).
  • Experience in application administration, configuration, and integration.
  • Experience with ElasticSearch / OpenSearch.
  • Experience with cloud-based environments and resources, such as AWS, S3, RDS, EC2, IAM, CloudWatch.
  • Experience with information system security best practices and STIGs.
  • Experience in an environment requiring good customer service skills.
  • Compliant with DoD 8570 (COMPTIA Security , Server , Linux , AWS Certified, etc.).
  • Desired

  • Experience with Ansible or similar Configuration Management technology.
  • Experience in CI / CD toolsets (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, SonarQube, Harbor, Argo, etc.).
  • Experience with Containerization (Docker) and Container Orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • 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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

    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.

    The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is $68,400-$143,700

    CACI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

    Salary : $68,400 - $143,700

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