--- title: Senior Security Systems Engineer at CACI International description: CACI International is hiring for the Senior Security Systems Engineer role in Austin, TX. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-security-systems-engineer-at-caci-international-01a16a64-5a6b-70b7-b704-f32533ec30b9 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join CACI International as Senior Security Systems Engineer in Austin, TX. Pays $108.4K–$227.5K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/w7ll68.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [CACI International](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/caci-international?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Austin, TX | | **Salary** | $108.4K/yr - $227.5K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** CACI International sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for CACI International. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $130,000 – $162,000 a year (median $142,000). ## Description Job Title: Senior Security Systems Engineer 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: Continental US \* * * The Opportunity This position is with our Systems Integration Group. You will spend part of your time developing, debugging, and maintaining software applications while owning the full ecosystem those applications run on. This includes installation and configuration of RHEL 8 operating systems, performing cybersecurity scans and hardening (including SELinux policy work), building and maintaining utility scripts and automated build processes, and supporting the Identity Management (IdM/FreeIPA) and PKI infrastructure that underpins the environment. You will apply strong Python and shell scripting skills to automate system builds, configuration management (Ansible), and operational tasks. You will also use your networking, virtualization (ESXi and KVM), and hardware knowledge to diagnose and resolve system issues. The role includes direct interaction with the customer to capture defect reports and enhancement requests and turn them into a prioritized backlog for future releases. **Responsibilities** - Refine and enhance existing applications to meet customer and operational requirements - Design, develop, and maintain automation for rapid, repeatable system builds and configuration (Ansible, Python, shell) - Develop and maintain user and administrative documentation to satisfy contract requirements - Periodically travel onsite to integrate operational systems, apply updates, and support deployments - Profile, analyze, and optimize legacy software and the supporting system stack - Configure, harden, and maintain RHEL 8 systems, including SELinux policies - Support and extend IdM/FreeIPA and PKI infrastructure - Contribute to virtualization environments (ESXi and KVM) and associated networking **Qualifications** *Required* - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience - U.S. Citizen with a minimum of a Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. - 7+ years of systems engineering or related experience - Strong understanding of Unix/Linux systems, with solid experience on RHEL 8 - Strong Python scripting and programming skills - Proficient with Bash/shell scripting - Strong experience with IdM or FreeIPA - Strong understanding of PKI concepts and practical implementation - Proficient with networking concepts - Basic-to-intermediate understanding of SELinux - Proficient with Ansible for configuration management and automation - Experience with virtualization platforms, including ESXi and KVM - Solid understanding of software design concepts, patterns, tools, and best practices - Basic understanding of virtualization and hypervisor configuration *Desired* - Experience with a popular CI/CD system (GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar) - Familiarity with device boot processes (BIOS, UEFI, PXE) - Ability to code in additional languages such as Golang, TypeScript, C, or C++ - Experience with cybersecurity scanning, hardening, and secure system configuration in enclave or classified 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. The proposed salary range for this position is: $108,400 - 227,500 USD *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 - Jenkins - UEFI - Scripting - Cyber Security - C - Go - Hypervisor - Hardening - Software Design - Systems Engineering - Python - GitHub Actions - Automation - Secret Security Clearance - CircleCI - SELinux - System Configuration - VMware ESXi - Unix Shell - CI/CD - Configuration Management - Ansible - Gitlab - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Preboot Execution Environment (Pxe) - C++ - Classified Environments - Identity And Access Management - TypeScript - UEFI/BIOS - Computer Engineering - Unix - Computer Science - Kernel-based Virtual Machine (Kvm) - Linux - Virtualization - Shell Script - Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/sci Clearance) - BIOS/Firmware Development - Public Key Infrastructure ## Benefits - Professional Development - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [More jobs at CACI International](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/caci-international?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cybersecurity jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cybersecurity?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Security Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cybersecurity/security-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234043 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [Austin, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/austin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27358 jobs - [CACI International](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/caci-international?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2075 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234043 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [Austin, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/austin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27358 jobs - [CACI International](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/caci-international?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2075 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)