AWS Cloud Engineer Lead

The Opportunity:
Join our innovative team as an AWS EKS Cloud Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud this role you will design implement and manage robust cloud solutions that drive our business forward. Youll be instrumental in leveraging AWS and EKS 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 EKS.

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

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

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

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or related field. Masters degree preferred.

• Active DOD Top Secret/SCI with CI 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.)

• Significant EKS or other Kubernetes experience

• Experience with containerization technologies

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

• Active CompTIA security certificate

• Additional AWS certificate

Desired:

• 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.

• OpenShift certification

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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.

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CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.