Cloud and Network Administration SME
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Cloud & Operational Technology (OT) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support operate and maintain mission-critical infrastructure with a primary focus on cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud administration systems engineering network infrastructure and cybersecurity operations with experience supporting secure government environments.
In this role you will help design implement and maintain secure cloud and infrastructure solutions while improving the overall security posture of enterprise systems. You will leverage cloud platforms vulnerability management tools security monitoring solutions and emerging technologies to identify risks strengthen defenses and support mission success.
The successful candidate will have experience working with Azure or other cloud platforms infrastructure operations security tools and compliance processes while collaborating with technical teams and government stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to the Cyber Mission Capabilities Team (CMCT) supporting cloud infrastructure and operational technology environments.
- Support the administration operation and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure primarily within Microsoft Azure environments.
- Assist with the design testing implementation and sustainment of secure cloud and OT solutions.
- Evaluate and improve security controls infrastructure configurations vulnerability management processes and system hardening practices.
- Utilize enterprise security and monitoring tools such as Nessus ACAS Microsoft Intune Splunk HBSS eMASS Carbon Black CrowdStrike and ELK to monitor assess and improve system security.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments analyze findings and support remediation efforts to reduce risk across networks systems and applications.
- Support security authorization activities including documentation compliance tracking and continuous monitoring requirements.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity engineering and operations teams to implement security best practices and improve infrastructure resilience.
- Assist with identifying mission-critical assets potential risks and operational impacts associated with cyber threats.
- Provide technical recommendations on emerging technologies security solutions and infrastructure improvements.
- Support the development of technical documentation briefings reports and presentations for technical and government stakeholders.
- Stay current on evolving cloud technologies cybersecurity trends and industry best practices to support continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active Secret clearance or higher.
- Certification: IAT Level II (Security CE CySA ISC2 SSCP CND CCNA Security)
- Education: BA/BS or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Relevant Years of Experience: 7
- Experience supporting cloud environments infrastructure operations or cybersecurity engineering activities.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or another enterprise cloud platform.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and security assessment tools such as Nessus and/or ACAS.
- Familiarity with security authorization processes including Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
- Experience with eMASS or similar security compliance and authorization platforms.
- Experience with Microsoft Intune or other endpoint management solutions.
- Experience with SIEM and log analysis tools such as Splunk and/or ELK Stack.
- Knowledge of endpoint security technologies including Carbon Black and/or CrowdStrike.
- Experience supporting enterprise networks systems administration and infrastructure troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Desired:
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments.
- Familiarity with the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE).
- Systems administration experience with Windows and/or Linux environments.
- Networking experience with Cisco platforms switches routers and enterprise network technologies.
- Experience with VPN technologies including WireGuard.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST RMF NIST 800-53 and DISA STIGs.
- Cloud or security certifications such as Azure Administrator Azure Security Engineer CISSP CISA CCNP or equivalent CSSP.
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.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
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