Cloud Architect

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Public Trust

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

CACI’s Agile Digital Solutions Group is seeking a Cloud Architect interested in growing their career with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Consolidated Applications and Platform Services (NCAPS) team! NCAPS is an effort to consolidate current application support and transform IT capability delivery across the NASA enterprise including general IT, customer support, information management, and mission support systems.

This Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's cloud computing strategy, selecting appropriate cloud providers, establish best practices for cloud adoption, and ensuring cloud systems function smoothly with minimal downtime, by evaluating and optimizing cloud infrastructure, applications, and security to meet business needs; work closely with IT teams to migrate on-premise applications to the cloud including lift and shift.

Responsibilities:

• Cloud strategy development: Define the overall cloud adoption plan, including selecting the most suitable cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) based on business and IT requirements.

• Cloud architecture design: Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures for applications, including network topology, storage solutions, and compute resources.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize automation tools to provision and manage cloud infrastructure through code, ensuring consistency and repeatability.

• Cost optimization: Monitor cloud usage and identify opportunities to optimize costs by right-sizing instances, utilizing reserved instances, and implementing cost-saving strategies.

• Security planning: Implement robust security measures within the cloud environment, including access controls, data encryption, and vulnerability management.

• Compliance management: Ensure cloud operations adhere to relevant industry regulations and compliance standards.

• Migration planning: Lead the migration of existing applications and data to the cloud, including assessment, planning, and execution.

• Collaboration with teams: Work closely with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to integrate cloud solutions with existing systems.

• Performance monitoring and optimization: Monitor cloud performance metrics and identify areas for improvement to maintain high availability and system reliability.

• Mentorship and Training: Providing technical guidance and training to other cloud engineers within the team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years relevant experience (education/experience substitution can be considered)

• Deep understanding of cloud platforms: Expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) including their services, features, APIs, and best practices.

• Architectural design principles: Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and scalable design patterns.

• Networking expertise: Understanding of network concepts like VPCs, subnetting, routing, load balancing, and firewalls.

• Security knowledge: Familiarity with cloud security best practices, compliance requirements, identity management, and threat modeling within the federal government

• Automation skills: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to diagnose technical issues, analyze complex systems, and propose effective solutions

• Communication and collaboration skills: Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Certifications: AWS/Azure/GCP - Certified Solutions Architect

Desired:

• Public Sector Experience

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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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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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. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-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:

$104,200-$229,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.