- Salary
- $75k – $158k
- Location
- 999 REMOTE, United States of America · Scott AFB, IL, US
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Clearance
- Required
- Source
- Workday
Description
Platform Systems Administrator – Agile Cloud Environment (AWS)
Join a fast-paced Agile development program as a key member of our Platform Team. In this role, you’ll help maintain critical systems within an AWS cloud environment, ensuring multiple servers and applications remain secure, highly available, and optimized for daily use. You’ll tackle meaningful technical challenges, contribute to modernization efforts, and continually grow your skills across diverse systems and technologies.
Opportunity
Work in a mission-driven Agile environment supporting high‑visibility platforms
Grow your expertise across cloud infrastructure, automation, security, and DevOps
Collaborate closely with application, data, and cybersecurity teams
Shape the reliability, scalability, and security posture of a major AWS ecosystem
Contribute to upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives
Responsibilities:
Install, configure, deploy, and maintain servers, applications, and software
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues
Ensure infrastructure security, efficiency, and overall system health
Operate within a SAFe delivery model, partnering with cross‑functional teams
Support IaaS, IaC, networking, and firewall components
Perform system upgrades, IAVA patching, and ensure STIG compliance
Troubleshoot outages and implement root‑cause resolutions
Manage AWS resources and optimize cloud environments
Maintain strong security practices including access controls, backups, and firewalls
Build and maintain internal technical documentation, runbooks, and IT policies
Qualifications:
Required:
Active Secret Clearance
5+ years of experience as a System Administrator, Cloud Administrator, or similar role
Experience managing servers, networks, patching, and cloud/virtual environments
Hands‑on experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Relevant professional certifications or technical training
Desired:
Production Kubernetes / Amazon EKS experience
Familiarity with Active Directory and identity federation
Experience with STIGs, security patching, and IL4/IL5 environments
Scripting skills (Shell, Perl, PowerShell) and automation tooling
Terraform expertise (modules, state mgmt, reusable IaC) and Ansible knowledge
Knowledge of observability/logging platforms (Splunk, CloudWatch)
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.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$75,200-$158,100CACI 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.
