Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * Job Summary: CACI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to build and operate an AWS infrastructure supporting a large-scale Do W enterprise program. This role requires an experienced, hands-on professional with a proven track record of architecting and implementing complex AWS environments in secure, compliance-driven settings someone who designs the solution and then delivers it, working in the console, in the code, and alongside the engineers who run it every day. Required Qualifications: Active Secret Clearance Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be considered. 12+ years of progressive experience in cloud and infrastructure engineering, with substantial recent time hands-on in AWS Expert-level AWS proficiency across compute, storage, networking, and identity with demonstrated ownership of multi-account environments built and operated in production Deep, practical Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform and/or CloudFormation), including module design, state management, and multi-account deployment patterns Production Kubernetes/EKS experience at the cluster-operations level (upgrades, node lifecycle, networking, RBAC, and workload identity) Proficiency with Linux (RHEL preferred) and Windows operating systems in enterprise environments Working knowledge of Active Directory and identity federation integration Demonstrated experience implementing cloud security and compliance controls in regulated environments, including STIG compliance, IAVA patching, and support to RMF/ATO activities Proven ability to mentor and develop junior cloud engineers, raising the technical bar of the team through code review, pairing, and hands-on guidance Outstanding communication skills, capable of translating technical decisions clearly for engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders Key Responsibilities: Serve as a senior technical authority for AWS engineering on the program, setting direction and personally building the foundational infrastructure that direction depends on. Build and operate multi-account AWS landing zones, including account structure, guardrails, centralized network connectivity, and shared services. Architect, implement, and harden core network infrastructure: VPC design, Transit Gateway, private connectivity and endpoint architecture, DNS, and controlled egress paths. Design and build production EKS platforms, including cluster provisioning, node and image lifecycle, workload identity, and container security controls. Codify infrastructure as code end to end, establishing reusable modules, peer-reviewed workflows, and repeatable, auditable deployments across environments. Build and maintain hardened image pipelines, applying STIG baselines and automated compliance scanning as a condition of release. Implement and enforce security controls, access management, encryption, backup, and firewall policy across all infrastructure layers. Contribute to multi-region disaster recovery, backup strategies, and resilience automation, validating recovery objectives through testing rather than assumption. Troubleshoot complex outages and performance issues across compute, network, and platform layers while meeting contractual SLAs. Mentor junior and mid-level cloud engineers, growing the team's depth through technical coaching, design review, and shared ownership of standards. Establish engineering best practices, standards, and internal technical documentation, SOPs, and design artifacts. Collaborate within a SAFe Agile delivery model alongside application, data, platform, and cyber teams. Desired Skills: Experience in AWS GovCloud and DoD Impact Level 4/5 environments Hands-on experience operating in restricted or no-egress networks with an understanding of VPC endpoint architecture, private registries, and controlled ingest paths AWS certifications at the Professional or Specialty level (Solutions Architect -Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, Advanced Networking, Security) Experience with hardened container base images and approved image registries Configuration management and automation at scale (Ansible, AWS Systems Manager) Familiarity with eMASS, SCAP/ACAS scanning, and POA&M processes Experience within a SAFe Agile program environment Track record of successful large-scale infrastructure migrations and modernizations CACI offers a highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership in the rapidly evolving field of cloud computing. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. - 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. Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position. The proposed salary range for this position is: $114,600-$252,100 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.