Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

CACI International Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our cybersecurity and data analytics team. Architect cloud environments in classified CSP regions and deploy/manage IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible; lead ETL/ELT pipelines across ACAS, Elastic, and Splunk for real-time insights.

This role requires a TS/SCI clearance, 7+ years in cloud/data engineering, and Python/PowerShell/Bash skills, plus experience with ACAS, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Splunk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/IS/Data Eng or related field.
• 7+ years in cloud computing, data engineering, integration, and ETL pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for data manipulation and automation.
• Experience with APIs, data connectors, and log ingestion frameworks; SQL/NoSQL knowledge.
• Experience in secure, enterprise or government network environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud environments within classified CSP regions and deploy/manage services using IaC and automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for ACAS, Elastic, and Splunk deployments within cloud environments.
• Integrate diverse data sources into centralized analytics environments.
• Manage data workflows for accuracy, consistency, and policy compliance.
• Implement data quality checks, normalization, and enrichment processes.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to translate analytics needs into scalable data solutions.
• Automate recurring data management tasks and optimize ingestion performance.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline issues across platforms.
• Maintain data schemas, metadata, and documentation for cross-team visibility.
• Ensure data security and privacy standards across engineering processes.
• Contribute to dashboards and reporting powered by Elastic and Splunk.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ACAS

Elasticsearch

Logstash

Kibana

Splunk

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Job description

Job Title: Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity

Join a dynamic cybersecurity and data analytics team responsible for building and maintaining mission-critical data pipelines. Lead efforts to integrate vulnerability, event, and log data across ACAS, Elastic, and Splunk platforms. Support large-scale data environments that power real-time insights and automated security analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data ingestion, storage, and visualization for operational efficiency. Contribute to data governance, standardization, and automation initiatives to strengthen organizational cybersecurity posture

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud environments within classified CSP regions and deploy/manage CSP services, resources, and applications using infrastructure-as-code and automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for ingesting and transforming data pipelines into ACAS, Elastic, and Splunk deployments within a cloud environment.
• Integrate diverse data sources (network sensors, security tools, and log aggregators) into centralized analytics environments.
• Manage data workflows, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data management policies.
• Implement data quality checks, normalization, and enrichment processes to enhance analytical outcomes.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to translate analytical requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Optimize data ingestion performance and automate recurring data management tasks using scripting or orchestration tools.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline and integration issues across platforms.
• Maintain data schemas, metadata, and documentation for cross-team visibility.
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy standards in all engineering processes.
• Contribute to the development of dashboards, visualizations, and reporting solutions powered by Elastic and Splunk

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud computing, data engineering, integration, and ETL pipeline development.
• Proven experience with ACAS (Tenable/Nessus), data visualization tools (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Splunk), and IT asset management tools Strong proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for data manipulation and automation.
• Hands-on experience with APIs, data connectors, and log ingestion frameworks. Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience working in secure, enterprise, or government network environments.
• Strong understanding of data security, access control, and encryption principles. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Desired

• Experience with cloud data integration (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and vulnerability management processes.
• Experience with data orchestration and visualization tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Architect, Elastic Certified Engineer, or Tenable ACAS certification).
• Experience with Linux configuration management, system administration, and troubleshooting

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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

$85,800 - $180,200

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.