Azure Platform Lead - Engineering Manager (Flexible Time Off)

CACI; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI seeks an Azure Platform Lead - Engineering Manager to oversee a team of engineers supporting a large-scale enterprise Azure environment within DHS CISA. This leadership-first role drives performance, reliability, and delivery of Azure services into operations.

You will lead Azure Administrators and Architects, work with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, and coordinate with security and network teams to ensure aligned execution and ongoing platform optimization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments, including cloud and infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams in large enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure platform design, deployment, and operations.
• Ability to attain DHS EOD.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team supporting Azure infrastructure, AVD, and platform services.
• Establish and maintain consistent team cadence, including 1:1s, performance management, and clear prioritization.
• Drive accountability across the team, including senior engineers, ensuring strong ownership and collaboration.
• Ensure operational processes are followed consistently, with a focus on risk management and reliability.
• Own onboarding, transitions, and workload distribution across the team.
• Provide clear and proactive communication to leadership on team status, risks, and priorities.
• Partner across engineering, security, and network teams to ensure aligned execution.
• Translate architectural direction into actionable plans with clear ownership and follow-through.
• Delegate technical execution appropriately while maintaining visibility into delivery.

Skills

Azure platform design

Azure deployment

Azure operations

Engineering team leadership

Education

BA with 10 years of experience or equivalent

AA with 12 years of experience or equivalent

MA with 7 years of experience or equivalent

16 years of relevant experience

Tools

Terraform

Job description

CACI seeks an Azure Platform Lead - Engineering Manager to oversee a team of engineers supporting a large-scale enterprise Azure environment within DHS CISA. This leadership-first role drives performance, reliability, and delivery of Azure services into operations.

You will lead Azure Administrators and Architects, work with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, and coordinate with security and network teams to ensure aligned execution and ongoing platform optimization.