Senior DevOps Engineer

CACI; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to support multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) for government workloads in Rosslyn, VA. You will design, implement, and manage secure, compliant cloud infrastructure using IaC with Bicep and Terraform, and build robust CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires active Secret clearance, 7+ years in DevOps, and hands-on Gov cloud experience. Onsite 4 days with 1 remote day, collaboration with security teams, and guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Secret Clearance (or Interim) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience in Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and Google Government Cloud.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, boards, artifacts).
• Strong knowledge of Bicep for IaC and automation of Azure resources.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage secure cloud solutions in Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and Google Cloud for Government.
• Develop and maintain IaC using Bicep and, where appropriate, Terraform or Ansible.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for both application and infrastructure deployments
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting aligned with government compliance and security frameworks.
• Work with development, operations, and security teams to implement DevSecOps practices that meet FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning for secure cloud environments.
• Participate in change management and CAB processes within highly regulated environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Bicep

PowerShell

Python

Private endpoints

FedRAMP

Terraform

Ansible

Security/compliance

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Job description

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with proven experience supporting multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud) in government cloud and FedRAMP High environments to support our client in Rosslyn, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on knowledge of Azure DevOps and Bicep for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with the ability to design, implement, and manage secure, compliant, and scalable cloud infrastructure. This role requires familiarity with enclave restrictions, private endpoints, and secure integration patterns across multiple platforms.

Position requires to be ONSITE 4 Days with 1 Remote Day

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage secure cloud solutions in Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and Google Cloud for Government.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Bicep and, where appropriate, Terraform or Ansible.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for both application and infrastructure deployments
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting aligned with government compliance and security frameworks.
• Work with development, operations, and security teams to implement DevSecOps practices that meet FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning for secure cloud environments.
• Participate in change management and CAB processes within highly regulated environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have at least Secret Clearance or Interim to Start.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience in Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and Google Government Cloud.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, boards, artifacts).
• Strong knowledge of Bicep for IaC and automation of Azure resources.
• Scripting expertise (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
• Familiarity with secure enclave networking (private endpoints, DNS, firewalls, VPN, and VNET/Transit Gateway design).
• Strong understanding of FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 controls

Desired:

• Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS DevOps Engineer.
• Professional, or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Helm.
• Familiarity with additional CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD).
• Knowledge of secrets management (Azure Key Vault, AWS KMS, HashiCorp Vault).
• Experience with cloud cost governance, tagging standards, and chargeback models.
• Prior experience with ATO (Authority to Operate) processes and compliance documentation.

Tools & Expertise

• Candidates should demonstrate working knowledge of the following tools and practices:
• CI/CD & Automation: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD.
• IaC & Config Management: Bicep, Terraform, Ansible, Helm.
• Monitoring & Observability: Azure Monitor, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK Stack, CloudWatch, Stackdriver.
• Collaboration & Version Control: Git, GitOps, branching strategies.
• Security & Compliance: ScanCentral, SonarQube, Snyk, Aqua, Prisma, secrets management (Azure Key Vault, AWS KMS, HashiCorp Vault).
• Networking & API Management: DNS, CDN, firewalls, Application Gateways, API gateways.
• Data Services: SQL/NoSQL databases (CosmosDB, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), backup/recovery strategies.
• Containerization & Orchestration (Future Roadmap): Docker, Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE).

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Clear and concise communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-compliance, security-sensitive environment.
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

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.

$113,200 - $237,800

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.