Azure Cloud Architect

CACI-posted 1 day ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Remote • Springfield, MO

5,001-10,000 employees

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CACI is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Operations team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Azure Cloud Architect will play a key role in assessing, designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale Azure cloud solutions for different applications, and automating cloud operations and deployment. Location: Remote; Springfield, VA is preferable (for occasional client site visits) Shift: Core Hours MON – FRI, 8am – 5pm eastern time; some afterhours/weekend work for maintenances/escalations

Provide subject matter expertise using best practices for designing cloud solutions and migrating existing systems to Azure within cross-functional, agile teams.
Design, develop, and implement strategies to move applications and workloads to the cloud using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
Work closely with application and system owners to understand solution requirements and identify appropriate Azure architectural patterns.
Design and implement Terraform-based infrastructure to provision, configure, and manage Azure resources in a repeatable, secure, and auditable manner.
Monitor compliance of cloud resources to ensure alignment with industry standards, agency guardrails, and Azure best practices.
Research and propose solutions for Azure data transformation, data connectivity, operational frameworks, and application integration.
Collaborate with architects and engineers to create and maintain architectural standards, Terraform modules, build templates, and operational templates .
Lead Azure cloud architecture design to meet client technical, security, and business requirements.
Configure and architect cloud systems for high availability, scalability, resiliency, and disaster recovery.
Implement and administer Azure IaaS services and support future-state planning aligned with the Agency’s enterprise architecture.
Consult with stakeholders, run proofs of concept (POCs), and advise on optimal use of Azure services to solve mission and business challenges.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tooling (Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, etc.) to enforce desired-state configuration for the Azure platform.
Provision, manage, monitor, and decommission Azure cloud services through code-driven lifecycle management .
Support security audits, accreditation, and certification activities, including Authority to Operate (ATO) for cloud-based architectures.
Participate in daily stand-up meetings to report accomplishments, plans, and impediments.
Interact with Government and Contractor personnel in meetings and technical working sessions via Microsoft Teams.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the Azure environment in accordance with Agency policy and governance requirements.

BA/BS degree with 15+ years of industry experience or MA/MS with 12+ years of industry experience
10+ years of experience in solutioning, designing, developing, and delivering enterprise IT systems
Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure
Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Azure environments
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Demonstrated expertise in leadership, collaboration, governance, advocacy, and consensus building
Strong scripting and automation experience (Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, etc.)
Deep understanding of SDLC methodologies including Waterfall, Scrum, and Agile
Knowledge of IT application architecture and design methodologies across multiple platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Fundamental Understanding of the Shared Responsibility Model

Experience with additional cloud platforms, particularly AWS
Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
Understanding of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures
Experience integrating Terraform with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)
Experience using ServiceNow, JIRA, and Confluence
Prior experience supporting federal or regulated environments with compliance and ATO requirements

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.

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