Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity:
Join a fast-paced Agile development program as a key Platform resource. You will be part of a team responsible for managing the pipeline creating and updating systems and applications within an AWS cloud.
Responsibilities:
CI/CD Pipeline Development & Management
Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
Implement automated build, test, deployment, and rollback processes with quality gates and approval workflows
Optimize pipeline performance and reliability
Security Integration & Automation
Embed security scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning)
Implement and maintain security tools (SonarQube, Fortify, OWASP)
Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, and infrastructure
Container & Orchestration Management
Build and secure container images following best practices
Develop and maintain Kubernetes manifests, operators, and security policies (network policies, RBAC)
Implement security monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Splunk, ELK Stack, Prometheus/Grafana)
Develop automated incident response workflows and security/pipeline dashboards
Collaboration & Enablement
Partner with development teams on secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
Provide DevSecOps training and guidance on tools, practices, and security requirements
Collaborate with Security, Operations, and Architecture teams on security initiatives
Participate in security-focused code reviews
Qualifications:
Required:
Education and Clearance requirements
5 years of experience in related field
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Secret Clearance
Security+ Certification
Experience & Core Skills
3-5 years in software development, DevOps, or security engineering
2+ years implementing and managing production CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies
Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, Bash)
Experience with Git version control and branching strategies
Technical Skills – DevOps
Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Familiarity with artifact repositories (Artifactory, Nexus, Docker Registry)
Technical Skills – Security
Experience with application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST)
Knowledge of container/Kubernetes security best practices and frameworks (OWASP, NIST)
Technical Skills - Cloud & Infrastructure
Expert knowledge of AWS platforms and security services (EC2, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, S3, IAM, EKS, WAF & Shield, ECS)
Understanding of cloud-native services, serverless architecture, and networking (VPC, subnets, firewalls, load balancers, service mesh)
Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM, RBAC, SSO, SAML)
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and communication abilities
Collaborative across development, security, and operations teams
Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities
Security-first mindset with pragmatic risk management approach
Desired:
Security certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC, CSSLP)
AWS Cloud certifications
DevOps/Container certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS, Docker Certified Associate)
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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:
$82,100-$172,400CACI 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.