Technology Department - Infrastructure, Cloud & Security Engineer

CACI Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI Ltd is seeking a Junior Infrastructure, Cloud & Security Engineer to join our central Technology function in Greater London. You will work with experienced engineers to support and secure enterprise infrastructure across cloud, network and on-prem environments while developing skills in AWS, Linux, networking and security technologies.

You will assist with delivery, maintenance and security of infrastructure services, including AWS cloud administration, Cisco/Meraki networking, firewalls

Qualifications

• Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, DNS and DHCP.
• Basic understanding of firewalls, VPNs and network security principles.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of Windows Server and Active Directory fundamentals.
• Awareness of AWS and cloud computing concepts.
• Understanding of common cybersecurity threats and security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration and monitoring of AWS cloud environments.
• Support network infrastructure across Cisco and Meraki platforms.
• Help manage firewalls, VPNs and network security controls.
• Support Linux server administration, patching and monitoring.
• Assist incident investigation and infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Contribute to vulnerability management and security improvement initiatives.
• Support ISO27001 compliance activities and security best practices.
• Produce technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Contribute to infrastructure upgrades and technology projects.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Routing & Switching

DNS/DHCP

Firewalls & VPNs

Linux

Windows Server

Active Directory

AWS Cloud Concepts

Cybersecurity Threats

Troubleshooting

Communication & Teamwork

Proactive Learning

Education

Tools

Cisco networking equipment

Meraki

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a Junior Infrastructure, Cloud & Security Engineer to join our Infrastructure, Cloud & Security team within CACI's central Technology function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their IT career who is passionate about cloud technologies, networking and cybersecurity. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, supporting and securing enterprise infrastructure across cloud, network and on-premises environments while developing your skills in AWS, Linux, networking and security technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

You will support the delivery, maintenance and security of CACI's infrastructure services, including:

• Assisting with the administration and monitoring of AWS cloud environments
• Supporting network infrastructure across Cisco and Meraki platforms
• Helping manage firewalls, VPNs and network security controls
• Supporting Linux server administration, patching and monitoring
• Assisting with incident investigation and infrastructure troubleshooting
• Contributing to vulnerability management and security improvement initiatives
• Supporting ISO27001 compliance activities and security best practices
• Producing technical documentation and operational procedures
• Contributing to infrastructure upgrades and technology projects

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
• Knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, DNS and DHCP
• Basic understanding of firewalls, VPNs and network security principles
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems
• Understanding of Windows Server and Active Directory fundamentals
• Awareness of AWS and cloud computing concepts
• Understanding of common cybersecurity threats and security best practices
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning

Experience

We welcome experience gained through employment, apprenticeships, education, home labs or personal projects in areas such as:

• Networking
• Linux administration
• Cloud technologies
• Infrastructure support
• Cybersecurity

Desirable Skills

Experience or exposure to any of the following would be advantageous:

• Cisco networking equipment
• Check Point firewalls
• AWS or Azure cloud services
• VPN technologiesWeb Application Firewalls (WAF)
• ISO27001 environments
• Scripting and automation (Bash, Python or PowerShell)
• Monitoring and security tools
• Infrastructure-as-Code concepts

Relevant Certifications

We're interested in candidates working towards or holding certifications such as:

• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• Cisco CCNA
• Linux Essentials / LPIC-1
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Why Join Us?

At CACI, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced specialists, work with modern cloud and security technologies, and develop your career within a collaborative and innovative technology team.

If you're passionate about infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities:

CACI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will;

• Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team on 020 7602 6000 to discuss individual requirements further).
• Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview.
• Our people are unique and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.