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Cloud Platform Architect

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Join our innovative team as a Cloud Platform Architect and play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud strategy. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage robust cloud solutions that drive our business forward. You’ll be instrumental in leveraging AWS and OpenShift to create scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments. Your expertise will ensure that our cloud infrastructure aligns with our strategic goals and industry best practices in a complex and classified environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Cloud Strategy Development: Develop and maintain the cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives. Evaluate and recommend cloud services, platforms, and technologies, with a focus on AWS and OpenShift.

+ Architecture Design: Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures leveraging AWS and OpenShift. Create detailed architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and deployment guides.

+ Implementation and Migration: Lead the implementation of cloud solutions using AWS and OpenShift. Plan and execute migration of applications and data to the cloud, ensuring seamless integration with OpenShift 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 and OpenShift environments. Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments.

+ Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and performance across AWS and OpenShift. 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 and OpenShift. Mentor and support team members in adopting cloud best practices.

+ Cost Management: Develop and manage cloud budgeting and cost optimization strategies for AWS and OpenShift. 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 and OpenShift. Participate in industry events, conferences, and training programs.

Qualifications:

_Required:_

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

+ Active DOD Top Secret/SCI + Ploy security clearance

+ Minimum of 5-7 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 (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.) and OpenShift container platform.

+ Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

+ Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Terraform).

_Desired:_

+ Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)) are highly desirable.

+ Experience with hybrid cloud architectures.

+ 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.

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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:

$114,600-$252,100

_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._