Cloud Engineer

Talentify; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a TS/SCI Cleared Cloud Engineer to support the AF/DCGS mission. You will design, architect, and implement cloud-based solutions, working with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and highly available systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration on cloud strategy, secure SDLC integration, and automated solutions, with opportunities to advance cloud modernization efforts in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
• BS degree in STEM or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of cloud service provider experience, preferably AWS.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification.
• Cloud vendor certifications or CompTIA Cloud+ preferred.
• Experience with Agile project management.
• Experience using DevSecOps to build solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop a Cloud Strategy aligning with business goals.
• Lead in cloud migration discussions and approach selections.
• Design and engineer secure IaaS and PaaS environments.
• Incorporate secure development practices across SDLC with shift-left security.
• Assess application cloud readiness and guide production deployments.
• Develop automated, auditable security data archiving per NIST.
• Produce technical docs and engineering diagrams.

Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Cloud project management

DevSecOps practices

Agile methodology

Education

BS degree in STEM field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

JSON

YAML

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

About the Role:

Join CACI as a TS/SCI Cleared Cloud Engineer supporting our Air Force customer at Robins AFB, GA. As part of the Enterprise Product Support (EPS) team for AF DCGS, you’ll help shape future system transitions—including cloud modernization. As a cloud engineer, you will work with a motivated and experienced team to design, architect, and engineer cloud solutions that incorporate best practices to create a resilient, secure, and highly available cloud ecosystem.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a Cloud Strategy to achieve business objectives, such as cost, scalability, agility, and risk mitigation.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings to explore best approaches to solve cloud migration challenges.
• Design and engineer secure commercial cloud-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.
• Work closely with information system security officers and engineers to incorporate shift left security measures throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Work with developers to assess application cloud readiness and make recommendations for deployment to production environments.
• Design and implement automated and resilient solutions to archive security audit data following National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
• Skilled at producing technical documentation and engineering diagrams.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• BS degree in STEM related field.
• 5 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a BS degree.
• 3+ years of experience working with cloud service providers, preferably AWS.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification.
• One or more cloud vendor certifications or CompTIA Cloud+.
• Experience working within a team using Agile project management.
• Experience using DevSecOps framework to build solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Kubernetes.
• Experience leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC).
• Experience with programming languages, preferably Python.
• Experience using JSON and YAML for automation and configuration.

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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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100-$172,400

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.