Senior Solutions Engineer

CACI International

20h

About The Position

Serve as a core member of the Cloud Infrastructure Team for the Dept. of the Air Force. This team is responsible for establishing processes, technology, documentation, and providing user support for accessing and using services within both Production and Pre-Production Azure Cloud environments. The role supports both the internal EITaaS team and the Dept. of the Air Force. You will collaborate with your manager and other cloud engineers to provide leadership in executing requirements, priorities, and objectives for the EITaaS engagement. This includes participating in strategizing, planning, designing, deploying, testing, and documenting cloud solutions. Senior Azure experience in supporting complex and custom deployments, along with proficiency in Azure CLI and PowerShell, are crucial for success. You will be involved in the full life cycle of activities, ensuring product success adheres to established processes and standards, including DoD and DAF policies. Hands-on Azure cloud expertise, understanding of STIGS for Windows/RHEL VMs, and the ability to implement a secure PaaS/IaaS environment are standard capabilities. You will support other Cloud Engineers by providing hands-on engineering, administration, guidance, and mentoring. The EITaaS team values flexibility and adaptability, seeking individuals comfortable with innovation and passionate about learning new technologies while applying existing experience.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance preferred, or ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• IAT Level II certification
• 12+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience, Master’s Degree in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years relevant experience)
• 7+ Years of Linux Experience
• Extensive Experience in Azure: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience specifically with Azure cloud services.
• Deep Azure Networking Knowledge: Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex Azure networking solutions.
• Azure Services Proficiency: Strong understanding and experience with a wide range of Azure services.
• Security-Focused: Demonstrated ability to design and implement secure Azure solutions, with a deep understanding of security best practices.
• Solution Design and Implementation: Ability to design, implement, integrate, and troubleshoot new and custom Azure solutions tailored to customer needs to deliver innovative and effective solutions.
• Methodological Expertise: Experience with various methodologies for solution design and implementation within Azure.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex issues within Azure environments promptly and effectively.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Proven track record of working closely with customers to understand their needs and delivering solutions that meet or exceed their expectations.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and other stakeholders.
• High-Level Engineering Focus: Focusing on strategic of Azure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect, plan, and implement Azure Cloud Infrastructure DoD IL5 technologies that leverage best practices to ensure maximum functionality while maintaining a secure environment.
• Provide solid engineering and administration support of Azure based solutions and integrations with clear understanding of internal workings of Azure Services at all levels to support the network and implementation of IaaS and PaaS implementations and a background in RHEL.
• Support drafting and maintaining documentation for the EITaaS Cloud environment, such as architecture diagrams, assessments, implementation plans, and design documents.
• Successfully oversee the deployment and implementation of solutions within an Azure environment with skills in a Linux based CLI environment and/or programming experience that involves a combination of Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and Python.
• Provide hands-on Azure network engineering ownership, including implementation, administration, and management of virtual appliance-based next generation firewalls (NGFWs), routing, DNS, IPSec, ACLs, etc.
• Ensure network traffic only ingresses and egresses via approved communication paths.
• Deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within Linux-based environments to include RHEL, containers, and virtual network appliances.
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot various azure resources while abiding by IL5 requirements.
• Provide hands on Leadership and mentoring during the design, planning, and implementation of custom engineering projects.
• Capable of creative solutioning utilizing a combination of multiple technologies to meet security standards in a variety of scenarios.
• Support cost monitoring and consumption for the Cloud Infrastructure, this includes identifying, recommending, and implementing cost saving solutions upon approval.
• Lead your team with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and capable of defining and managing your individual tasks and have strong communication skills for partnering and communicating across internal teams to maximize efficiency and success of assigned tasks.

Benefits

• A culture of integrity.
• An environment of trust.
• Autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit
• Access to robust learning resources
• A focus on continuous growth.
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• Comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees