Platform Engineer
Company websitecaci.com (CACI, opens in new tab)
Base salary $113,200 to $237,800
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Columbia, MD
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- LocationColumbia, MD
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
At CACI - Our mission is to get data to those who need it 24x7x365. This contract provides world-wide, enterprise-scaled corporate data transport and messaging services that are highly available, reliable, and fault tolerant. This effort provides world-wide, enterprise-scaled corporate data transport and messaging services that are highly available, reliable, and fault tolerant. This position provides support for the following mission-critical organizations, Y4211/ Enterprise Transport and Routing (ETR), Y4212/ Application Messaging Framework (AMF), and Y4213/ Information Transport Services (ITS). Y421 transports critical data to protect U.S. national security interests, the Warfighter, and civilians. Ultimately, U.S. and Allied Forces lives depend on Y421 services, and this contract is a critical contributor to successfully executing this mission.
CACI is seeking a candidate that will help build, test, and maintain the infrastructure and tools to allow for the speedy development and release of software. Works closely with development, and operations teams to automate processes, enhance system reliability, and improve deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced with Ansible, and passionate about automation and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Ensure platform security, compliance, and adherence to best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and platform-related issues
Design, build, and maintain internal platforms that support application development and deployment
Monitor system performance, reliability, and availability using observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
Automate operational processes to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency
Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve developer experience and deployment workflows
* BS + 10 Years’ experience is required or 14 years experience may be substituted for degree.
* TS/SCI w/poly is required
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.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$113,200 - $237,800CACI 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.
Source: CACI on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($113,200) is above 20% of the 215 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 10 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $162,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingPlatform Engineer$113,200 to $237,800
Senior DevSecOps Engineer$113,200 to $237,800
Computer Network Operator, Senior$113,200 to $237,800
Cyber Security Analyst$113,200 to $237,800
Penetration Tester, Senior$113,200 to $237,800
Engineering Team Lead$113,200 to $237,800
Full Stack Developer, Senior$113,200 to $237,800
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Platform Engineer (this listing) | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Computer Network Operator, Senior | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Cyber Security Analyst | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Penetration Tester, Senior | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Engineering Team Lead | $113,200 - $237,800 |
| Full Stack Developer, Senior | $113,200 - $237,800 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-04
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Columbia, MD, US
$113,200 - $237,800
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- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
- Checked
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- us-base-v2
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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