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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Caci Inc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,300.0 - $189,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Modular Design, Networking Basics, Cloud Services, Management of Software Versions, Datadog, Data Logging, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Route53, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8954272/senior-cloud-engineer ## About the Role Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph security clearance * 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related technical fields * Deep hands-on experience across core AWS services: EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, RDS, Lambda, - ECS/EKS, Route 53, ALB/NLB * Strong proficiency with Terraform for provisioning, lifecycle management, and modular IaC development. * Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps * Solid understanding of Linux administration and networking fundamentals * Experience with monitoring/logging/observability tooling and practices * Strong grasp of cloud security principles, IAM governance, and compliance requirements Desired : * AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator). * Experience with Kubernetes (EKS preferred). * Experience with containerization (Docker). * Experience with Python, Bash, or scripting languages. * Exposure to FinOps and cloud cost management. * Experience supporting production environments with uptime and incident response expectations. ## Description CACI is seeking a driven, innovative, and mission-focused AWS Cloud Engineer to help shape and accelerate our next-generation cloud environments. In this role, you will design and automate modern AWS infrastructure, build resilient cloud-native platforms, and strengthen operational reliability across mission-critical systems. You'll partner closely with security, DevOps, and application teams to engineer scalable, secure, and forward-leaning cloud solutions that support high-visibility programs. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love automation, and enjoy solving complex cloud challenges, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact while working on cutting-edge technology in support of national missions Responsibilities: * Architect, deploy, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure built for security, scale, and performance. * Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform-including modular design, versioning, and automation patterns. * Create, refine, and maintain reusable Terraform modules that elevate team velocity and consistency. * Develop automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline infrastructure releases and reduce operational friction. * Continuously monitor system performance, availability, cost efficiency, and operational health. * Lead and support migration, modernization, and cloud adoption initiatives across diverse environments. * Partner with application, cybersecurity, and DevOps teams to deliver robust, secure, cloud-native services. * Automate manual processes to improve reliability and reduce time-to-deploy. * Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues with precision, performing root cause analysis and long-term remediation. * Define and uphold cloud governance standards, IaC best practices, and operational frameworks ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)