Cloud Application Engineer Laurel, MD, US

CACI International Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Cloud Application Engineer to build and maintain secure, scalable cloud-hosting environments for NSA missions. You will work with modern cloud technologies, solve complex problems, and contribute directly to national security.

The role requires TS/SCI w/ Polygraph, 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, and hands-on experience with AWS and Python. Familiarity with PKI, IPSEC, SDN, and VPN is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
• Education/Experience substitutions: technical field, accredited institutions
• Proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience with AWS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver, configure, and sustain secure hosting environments within commercial cloud platforms to support NSA missions.
• Engineer, install, integrate, operate, secure, test, and maintain cloud service provider solutions across the enterprise.
• Provide end-to-end support across network fabrics, including cloud operations, customer help desk assistance, software migration and integration, testing, documentation, security, monitoring, and release/configuration management.
• Provision, operate, and support network infrastructures in environments leveraging PKI, IPSEC, SDN, and VPN technologies.
• Develop and manage networks designed for secure, highly available operations.
• Evaluate, integrate, and implement emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies such as DNS services, routing solutions, load balancers, data flow systems, auditing tools, HIDS/NIDS, antivirus technologies, and more.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Hands-on AWS

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Associate’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Doctorate

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Application Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity

Join a mission-driven team supporting critical NSA initiatives by building and maintaining secure, scalable cloud-hosting environments. As an Application Engineer, you will work with modern cloud technologies, solve complex problems, and contribute directly to national security. This role offers the chance to innovate, grow your technical expertise, and make an impact across a diverse enterprise user community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, configure, and sustain secure hosting environments within commercial cloud platforms to support NSA missions.
• Engineer, install, integrate, operate, secure, test, and maintain cloud service provider solutions across the enterprise.
• Provide end-to-end support across network fabrics, including cloud operations, customer help desk assistance, software migration and integration, testing, documentation, security, monitoring, and release/configuration management.
• Provision, operate, and support network infrastructures in environments leveraging PKI, IPSEC, SDN, and VPN technologies.
• Develop and manage networks designed for secure, highly available operations.
• Evaluate, integrate, and implement emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies such as DNS services, routing solutions, load balancers, data flow systems, auditing tools, HIDS/NIDS, antivirus technologies, and more.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree:

Education/Experience substitutions: All education and experience must be in a technical field relevant to the role, and all degrees or certificates must be from accredited institutions.

• High School Diploma/GED: 12+ years of relevant experience
• Associate’s Degree: 10+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree: 6+ years of relevant experience
• Doctorate: 4+ years of relevant experience

• Proficiency in Python
• Hands‑on experience with AWS
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Desired

• Experience with Azure
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

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: $103,800 - $218,100

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.