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Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

CACIO Fallon, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026

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Salary
$98.5k - $206.8k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Engineer Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity: Join our innovative team as an AWS Cloud Engineer and contribute to our cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will implement and manage cloud solutions that support our business operations. You'll leverage AWS to create scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments. Your expertise will help ensure that our cloud infrastructure meets our strategic goals and adheres to industry best practices in a complex and classified environment. **Active DOD Secret Security Clearance** Responsibilities: * Cloud Strategy Development: Develop and maintain the cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives. Evaluate and recommend cloud services, platforms, and technologies. * Implementation and Migration: Implementation of cloud solutions using AWS. Plan and execute migration of applications and data to the cloud, ensuring seamless integration with ECS container platforms. Ensure minimal disruption during migration processes. * Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations within AWS environments. Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments. * Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and performance across AWS. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. * Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance on AWS. Mentor and support team members in adopting cloud technologies and best practices. * Cost Management: Develop and manage cloud budgeting and cost optimization strategies for AWS. Monitor cloud spending and implement cost-saving measures. * Stay Current: Keep up to date with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, particularly related to AWS. Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. * Active DOD Secret security clearance * Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture or a related role. * Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS * Extensive experience with AWS services (ECS, S3, Lambda, RDS, EKS, etc.) * Significant EKS or other Kubernetes experience * Experience with containerization technologies * Knowledge of DevOps practices, IAC, and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Terraform). * Active CompTIA security+ certificate * Additional AWS certificate Desired: * Knowledge of microservices architecture. * Familiarity with serverless computing. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment. * Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment. - 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: $98,500-$206,800 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.

Skills

Microservices
AWS
Scrum
Agile
Git
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Terraform

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