Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS, Azure, Oracle and GCP cloud services)

CACI International Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,800 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Continuing education

Retirement benefits

Job summary

CACI International Inc is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to design and manage advanced cloud infrastructures for national security operations. This role requires a robust background in cloud engineering and security, serving to enhance scalable and secure environments.

The ideal candidate possesses a TS/SCI with Polygraph, a degree in IT or equivalent experience, and at least 5 years in cloud engineering. Responsibilities include troubleshooting cloud issues and implementing multi-cloud services.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Minimum of 5 years cloud engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement multi-cloud services using IaC.
• Troubleshoot cloud issues while upholding security standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure solutions are resilient.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Security compliance

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

DevOps tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent IT experience

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Docker

Azure Monitor

GitHub Enterprise

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS, Azure, Oracle and GCP cloud services)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Join a mission‑driven team where your cloud expertise directly strengthens secure, scalable, and innovative enterprise environments. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you’ll design and manage modern cloud infrastructures that support high‑stakes national security operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex cloud ecosystems, enjoys solving technical challenges, and is passionate about building secure and automated environments across AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support multi‑cloud services using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or similar technologies.
• Troubleshoot environment‑specific cloud issues while upholding strong cloud security standards.
• Leverage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel to strengthen security posture and ensure compliance.
• Build and maintain automation using PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions.
• Configure and tune network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other protective cloud controls.
• Manage compute, storage, networking, and database services across cloud environments while ensuring adherence to security and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure solutions are fully integrated, resilient, and aligned with mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on cloud engineering and/or cloud development experience.
• Background designing and deploying cloud solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.
• Experience with GitHub Enterprise and cloud architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Strong scripting capability with tools like PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON.
• Experience supporting secure environments with strict compliance requirements.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, SSCP, CCNA Security) within six months if not already held.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Kubernetes or other containerization technologies and experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Understanding of federal compliance frameworks such as FIPS‑199, NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑53A, NIST SP 800‑37, and the DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Work Environment

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Occasional movement around the office for equipment access or collaboration.
• Frequent communication with team members, leadership, and customers — including presenting technical information clearly and accurately.

Benefits

Pay Range: $120,800 - $265,800

Benefits include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

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.