Senior Linux Engineer

Company : CACI
Location : Chantilly, VA
Posted Date : 23 October 2025
Job Details
Senior Linux Engineer
CACI is looking for a Senior Linux Engineer to support a newly established research and development environment. This environment provides a secure and compliant foundation for work across programs, utilizing a mix of on-prem and cloud based technologies. You will be a member of the corporate IT department working alongside highly skilled senior-level engineers delivering exceptional services and support to our programs.
Responsibilities:
- Support Red Hat and Ubuntu Linux systems and related technologies.
- Develop automated Linux OS builds for both servers and workstations, whether virtual or physical.
- Leverage Red Hat Satellite and/or Ubuntu Landscape for management and patching of Linux systems.
- Utilize Centrify for managing authentication, access control, and privilege management.
- Create Splunk dashboards for troubleshooting and analysis.
- Collaborate with other technical teams to resolve complex system issues.
Engage with related technologies, including:
- Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS)
- Cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure
- Virtualization technologies such as Nutanix and VMware
- Supporting technologies including LDAP/Active Directory, Identity Management, Authentication, Load Balancing, Patch Management, and Security tools.
Qualifications:
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of in-depth experience with expert-level knowledge of some or all of the following:
- Red Hat and Ubuntu both workstation and servers
- Custom OS Automated Installation Kickstart, Scripting
- Red Hat Satellite Repositories and Remote Execution [REX]
- Privileged Access Management - Centrify
- Full Disk encryption - SecureDoc
- Scripting languages - BASH/Python
- Patch and package management Tanium/JFrog Artifactory
- Containerization Podman/Docker
- Implement security hardening measures, ensure compliance with industry standards like NIST, and contribute to vulnerability management efforts.
- Device Control - USBGuard
- Understanding of cloud and virtualization technologies:
- Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure
- VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV
- Familiarity with supporting technologies, including:
- LDAP, Identity Management/Authentication, Load Balancing
- Cisco SDA
- Splunk
- SCAP
- Monitoring and logging tools
- Configuration management systems
- Other areas to be skilled in are:
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with engineering support staff and management across teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for operational procedures and create and maintain documentation.
- Capable of both leading and collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Willingness to propose new ideas and thoughtfully challenge the status quo.
- Detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and observational skills, along with a sharp focus on accuracy.
- Willingness to take ownership of the services assigned to you.
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.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
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.
The proposed salary range for this position is: $98,500-$206,800.
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.
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