Azure Platform Lead - Engineering Manager

CACI International•Arlington, VA

About The Position

We are seeking an Azure Platform Lead to oversee a team of engineers supporting a large-scale enterprise Azure environment within DHS CISA. This role is responsible for driving team performance, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering cloud capabilities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This is a leadership-first role. The Azure Platform Lead is accountable for team execution, communication, and accountability, while guiding technical direction and ensuring successful delivery of Azure services into operations. The team includes Azure Administrators, Azure Architects leveraging Infrastructure as Code, and engineers supporting Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. You will lead a team of engineers responsible for Azure platform operations and engineering across a diverse cloud environment.

Requirements

Ability to attain DHS EOD
BA with 10 years of experience, AA with 12 years, MA with 7 years, or 16 years of relevant experience
10+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments, including cloud and infrastructure
5+ years of experience managing engineering teams in large enterprise environments
Demonstrated experience with Azure platform design, deployment, and operations

Nice To Haves

Experience managing teams supporting Azure, AVD, and Infrastructure as Code environments
Proven experience leading teams through onboarding, transitions, and organizational change
Strong track record of performance management and team accountability
Experience operating in environments with high visibility, compliance requirements, and structured processes
Demonstrated ability to balance technical leadership with people management responsibilities
Experience supporting federal or regulated environments

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop a team supporting Azure infrastructure, AVD, and platform services
Establish and maintain consistent team cadence, including 1:1s, performance management, and clear prioritization
Drive accountability across the team, including senior engineers, ensuring strong ownership and collaboration
Ensure operational processes are followed consistently, with a focus on risk management and reliability
Own onboarding, transitions, and workload distribution across the team
Provide clear and proactive communication to leadership on team status, risks, and priorities
Partner across engineering, security, and network teams to ensure aligned execution
Translate architectural direction into actionable plans with clear ownership and follow-through
Delegate technical execution appropriately while maintaining visibility into delivery