AWS Cloud Lead | EKS & Secure Cloud Strategy

CACI International; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 99,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International is hiring an AWS Cloud Engineer Lead in the United States to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions using AWS and EKS. You will drive cloud strategy, ensure security and compliance, and mentor teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, 5–7 years of cloud architecture experience, and strong DevOps skills, with a focus on scalable, cost-efficient architectures and modern containerization practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Active DOD Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
• 5–7 years of experience in cloud architecture or related role.
• Strong understanding of cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
• Significant EKS or other Kubernetes experience.
• Experience with containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, Git, Terraform).
• Active CompTIA Security+ certificate and additional AWS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on AWS and EKS.
• Design scalable, secure, cost-effective cloud architectures and create architecture documentation.
• Lead implementation and migration of cloud solutions to AWS and EKS with minimal disruption.
• Enforce security best practices and ensure compliance in AWS/EKS environments.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage and performance across AWS/EKS.
• Mentor and guide teams on cloud best practices; collaborate with Dev and Ops teams.
• Develop and manage cloud budgeting and cost optimization strategies.
• Stay current with cloud technologies and participate in relevant training.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Security best practices

DevOps practices

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AWS (EC2 S3 Lambda RDS)

EKS / Kubernetes

Containerization

Terraform

Jenkins

Git

Job description

CACI International is hiring an AWS Cloud Engineer Lead in the United States to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions using AWS and EKS. You will drive cloud strategy, ensure security and compliance, and mentor teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, 5–7 years of cloud architecture experience, and strong DevOps skills, with a focus on scalable, cost-efficient architectures and modern containerization practices.