DevOps Engineer - Junior

Job Title: DevOps Engineer - Junior

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026

The Opportunity

• Join a fast-paced Agile team supporting mission-critical geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) applications for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
• Help build and maintain modern CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes that enable rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery.
• Gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies, containerized environments, and automated deployment solutions.
• Work alongside software engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and system administrators to improve development and operational workflows.
• Contribute to a security-first engineering culture supporting critical national security missions.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines for software build, test, and deployment activities.
• Assist with the administration and configuration of DevOps tools and platforms supporting software delivery.
• Help automate infrastructure, application deployment, and operational processes using scripting and automation tools.
• Monitor system performance, deployment activities, and operational metrics to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with software development teams to streamline build, integration, and deployment workflows.
• Support containerized application environments using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Assist with configuration management, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and environment provisioning activities.
• Apply security best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle and support DevSecOps initiatives.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts involving build systems, deployment pipelines, and operational environments.
• Contribute to technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• Required TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain Poly
• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience supporting software development, system administration, DevOps, or related technical functions.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
• Basic experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts and Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with source code management systems such as Git.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts, automated testing, and software deployment processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Desired

• Familiarity with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, or similar tools.
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software delivery practices.
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal government environments.
• 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

$58,000-$115,900

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

Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Build Management, Cloud Computing, Command Line, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Documentation Standards, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Git, GitHub, Government Contracts, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intelligence Agencies, Intelligence Community, Internet Security, Jenkins, Linux Operating System, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Safety/Work Safety, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Willing to Travel, Windows PowerShell

About the Company

CACI International Inc