We’re looking for a hands-on Edge Platform Engineer to help build and deploy a lightweight, portable runtime platform capable of running containerized applications across a wide range of environments – from ruggedized edge devices (e.g., Klas Voyager) to Azure Stack Edge and cloud environments like AWS or Azure.
More About the Role
- Design and implement a portable, containerized runtime that runs across tactical edge, disconnected, and cloud environments.
- Deploy and configure container orchestration platforms such as K3s, Kubernetes, or MicroK8s on devices like Klas Voyager, Azure Stack Edge, and in cloud VMs.
- Integrate foundational services including DNS, file storage, logging, authentication (SSO), and observability within the runtime.
- Support disconnected deployment scenarios with pre-loaded container images and configuration bundles.
- Enable secure storage, backup, and monitoring integrations where applicable (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob, local NAS).
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to align deployment tooling and automation across platforms.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications
- 5+ years of platform or infrastructure engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes, K3s, or other lightweight container orchestration solutions.
- Hands-on experience with edge computing devices (e.g., Klas Voyager, Azure Stack Edge, Intel NUC, etc.).
- Experience deploying workloads in air-gapped or tactical environments.
- Proficiency with Linux, networking (NAT, DNS, static routing), and CLI tooling.
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have
- Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services (compute, storage, networking).
- Familiarity with ruggedized compute platforms (Klas, GPC, Jetson, etc.).
- Security clearance or experience in FedRAMP/IL4 environments.
- Familiarity with container registries (Amazon ECR, DockerHub, Harbor).
- Agile, Scrum, JIRA
OIDC, OAUTH, SAML
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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.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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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. Learn more here.
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:
$98,500-$206,800CACI 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.
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