Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

CACI; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer to architect, automate, and maintain scalable Azure infrastructure for IL5 environments. The role emphasizes governance, identity, and reliability through declarative guardrails, IaC, and automated remediation pipelines.

You will implement Azure Policy, PIM, RBAC, and Entra ID, while building CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions. Strong DoD security culture and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience; degree may substitute for 5 years.
• Active Secret clearance
• DoD 8570/8140-certification such as Security+ CE or equivalent
• Extensive hands-on experience engineering, deploying, and managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure in enterprise environments
• Experience with IaC (Bicep/ARM/Terraform)
• Experience implementing Azure Policy, RBAC, PIM, and Microsoft Entra ID
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, and automated deployment processes
• Working knowledge of cloud networking: Azure VNets, NSGs, Firewall, Private Endpoints, DNS, and hybrid connectivity
• Experience implementing cloud security controls, automated compliance monitoring, and remediation using Defender for Cloud, Monitor, and Advisor
• Scripting: PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Python

Responsibilities

• Policy-as-Code & Drift Prevention: author and deploy Azure guardrails across IL5 baselines
• Identity Automation: automate PIM workflows and just-in-time access
• Zero Trust Platform Execution: translate DoD targets into cloud architectures
• Continuous Monitoring & Telemetry: build dashboards and automate telemetry collection
• Automated Remediation Pipelines: streamline triage and remediation workflows
• Baseline Architecture & Boundaries: maintain DoD SCCA boundary configurations
• CI/CD Quality Gates: integrate linting and template validation into Azure DevOps pipelines

Skills

15+ years exp

Secret clearance

8570/8140 cert

Azure infrastructure

RBAC & PIM

CI/CD with Azure DevOps

Azure networking

PowerShell scripting

Python

Zero Trust architecture

DoD IL5

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Azure Policy

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Job description

Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Regular

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

On the EITaaS program, CACI will deliver enhanced capabilities and services to implement and operate an enterprise ITSM solution, enterprise service desk, endpoint management and security solution, as well as CONUS/OCONUS field support and life cycle support for end user devices to enable the DAF to transition focus from IT operations to mission operations.

CACI is looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer who architects, automates, and maintains scalable infrastructure services across our IL5 Azure platform. This role treats governance, identity, and reliability as software problems, building declarative guardrails, automated remediation pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions.

Responsibilities:

Policy-as-Code & Drift Prevention: Author and deploy custom Azure Policies, Initiatives, and Management Group guardrails to enforce IL5 and Zero Trust baselines automatically across ECS.

• Identity Automation: Automate Privileged Identity Management (PIM) workflows, just-in-time access, and RBAC lifecycles using infrastructure automation.
• Zero Trust Platform Execution: Translate DoD Zero Trust capability targets and TASKORD requirements into operational cloud architectures and network configurations.
• Continuous Monitoring & Telemetry: Build Azure Automation Runbooks, Logic Apps, and live dashboards to automate telemetry collection and eliminate manual audit artifact capture.
• Automated Remediation Pipelines: Streamline triage and remediation workflows for Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Advisor recommendations, managing cloud infrastructure resolution cycles.
• Baseline Architecture & Boundaries: Maintain boundary configurations for DoD SCCA, and Cloud Computing SRG alignment.
• CI/CD Quality Gates: Integrate infrastructure linting, template validation, and automated policy testing into Azure DevOps build and release pipelines.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 15+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor's Degree in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience).
• Active Secret clearance
• DoD 8570/8140-compliant cybersecurity certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or an approved equivalent appropriate.
• Extensive hands-on experience engineering, deploying, and managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure in enterprise environments.
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), including Azure Bicep, ARM templates, and/or Terraform.
• Experience implementing Azure Policy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, and automated deployment processes.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking, including Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, DNS, and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls, automated compliance monitoring, and remediation using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor, and Azure Advisor.
• Strong troubleshooting, scripting, and automation skills using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or Python.

Desired:

• Experience supporting DoD IL5 cloud environments and implementing security controls aligned with DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and Zero Trust requirements.
• Familiarity with DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Experience implementing enterprise-scale Azure governance using Management Groups, Azure Policy Initiatives, and automated compliance enforcement.
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), or DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400).
• Experience supporting large-scale federal or Department of Defense cloud modernization programs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cloud engineering, cybersecurity, networking, and application teams to deliver secure,

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 succ