Senior Cloud Engineer (AI)

CACI International Inc.; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 104,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to support high-visibility AI initiatives for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This remote position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge Generative AI solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a strong technical background in cloud services, with expertise in Azure and AWS. Responsibilities include designing cloud-native services, developing Infrastructure as Code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a culture that values integrity, trust, and growth, and contribute to national security through innovative technology solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Wellness programs

Retirement support

Education assistance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in cloud application development and AI solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop reliable cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize cloud-native services based on Azure and AWS principles.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automate infrastructure provisioning.

Skills

Azure Cloud

AWS

Terraform

Python

JavaScript

BASH

PowerShell

SQL

YAML

JSON

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Agile environments

Strong communication skills

Education

MA/MS and 12 years’ experience

BA/BS + 15 years applicable experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Application Insights

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab

Job description

Senior Cloud Engineer (AI)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

CCI is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Headquarters, CTO Directorate (CTOD), AI/ET initiative. This team supports high-visibility AI initiatives, including Generative AI solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in setting up, configuring, and scripting cloud services and infrastructure for AI/GenAI applications. Experience with the well-architected framework for cloud infrastructure and deploying Generative AI solutions like Azure OpenAI is highly desirable. A passion for AI and a proven track record in cloud application development should be highlighted.

This is a remote work eligible position.

Responsibilities:

• Design, engineer, operate, and optimize cloud-native services based on Azure and AWS principles.
• Configure and maintain solutions for monitoring cloud infrastructure health and performance.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps solutions to automate infrastructure provisioning.
• Collaborate proactively with clients and team members.
• Implement RAG architectures and other AI-focused system architectures.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain DHS Entry On Duty (EOD); active EOD preferred
• MA/MS and 12 years’ experience or BA/BS + 15 years applicable experience
• Experience analyzing complex problems and developing reliable cloud solutions
• Expertise in Azure Cloud, AWS experience a plus
• Proficiency in scripting languages: Terraform, Python, JavaScript, BASH, PowerShell, SQL, YAML, JSON
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps
• Monitoring experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
• Experience with AI/ML/GenAI including RAG architectures
• Experience in Agile environments
• Strong communication skills in a cross-functional team

Desired:

• Experience with Azure OpenAI, Kubernetes, Docker, Open-Source AI models, AWS Bedrock APIs
• Certifications: Azure Solution Architect, AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer
• Experience with DevOps tools like GitLab
• Background in AI/ML solutions and predictive analytics
• Experience working remotely in dispersed teams
• Understanding of Data Science principles

What You Can Expect:

Our culture emphasizes integrity, trust, growth, and limitless potential. We value character and innovation, offering flexible benefits, learning resources, and opportunities to contribute to national security.

Learn more about CACI here.

Pay Range:

The salary range is $104,200 - $229,200, influenced by location, experience, skills, and certifications. We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, retirement, and education support. Learn more.

This position can be located in multiple locations; the range shown is the national average.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.