Senior Cloud Engineer

CACI International

18d•$114,600 - $252,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a fast‑paced Agile development program as a key Platform Engineer responsible for architecting, securing, and optimizing AWS GovCloud environments. This role requires a seasoned systems/software engineering professional with deep expertise in cloud architecture, automation, security compliance, and large‑scale operational planning. The position has significant strategic and technical impact and requires strong leadership, innovation, and executive‑level communication skills.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 10 years of systems/software engineering experience.
Active Secret clearance (minimum).
AWS certifications required.

Nice To Haves

Recognized subject‑matter expert with the ability to translate strategic goals into operational plans that significantly impact program performance.
Demonstrates strong technical innovation and introduces improvements to existing systems and processes.
Capable of solving complex, ambiguous, and undefined problems requiring deep conceptual reasoning.
Communicates effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
Comfortable delivering high‑level briefings to senior leaders and influencing direction and decisions.
Provides coaching, mentorship, and guidance across technical teams.
Leads large, cross‑functional initiatives and ensures alignment with organizational goals.
Possesses mastery‑level knowledge gained through advanced education and extensive experience.
Serves as a technical authority for AWS architecture, cloud security, automation, and enterprise‑scale cloud operations.

Responsibilities

Architect, manage, and optimize AWS GovCloud environments aligned with business and mission objectives.
Design and implement operations planning to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
Support administrators in deploying and managing Infrastructure‑as‑a‑Service (IaaS) and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) solutions.
Ensure the security and compliance of DoD systems, including implementation of NIST SP 800‑171 security controls, DISA STIGs, and DFARS 252.204‑7012 requirements.
Architect and implement multi‑region disaster recovery strategies to ensure system resilience and continuity.