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CACI International Inc · 5 months ago

Cloud Principal Architect – Networking

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $252K/yr

5+ years exp

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cloud Principal Architect – Networking to support the United States Coast Guard's enterprise cloud strategy. This senior-level role involves providing architectural oversight and expertise in designing and optimizing cloud networking solutions across Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms.

Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise architecture design for secure cloud networking within hybrid, multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS)

Serve as the SME for cloud routing, VPC/VNet peering, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers

Develop and maintain network security architecture that complies with DoD Cloud Computing SRG, NIST SP 800-53, and FedRAMP

Design and enforce segmentation strategies using Azure Private Link, AWS PrivateLink, NSGs, NACLs, and transit gateways

Architect and validate end-to-end Zero Trust access patterns across network boundaries, including ICAM and SASE integration

Guide the implementation of advanced monitoring and network telemetry tools (e.g., Azure Network Watcher, VPC Flow Logs, AWS GuardDuty)

Provide design and architecture artifacts including diagrams, decision matrices, and bill-of-materials in support of cloud initiatives

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on STIG enforcement, traffic inspection, and cloud-native firewall deployment (e.g., Azure Firewall, AWS WAF)

Work with mission owners and platform teams to define cloud networking requirements and ensure compliant, high-availability designs

Present architecture strategies and recommendations to senior leadership, including USCG AO, cybersecurity advisors, and DHS CDM stakeholders

Provide escalation support and guidance on cloud networking incidents and outages, supporting root cause analysis and remediation

Support cloud onboarding processes by advising on secure network connectivity for new services and mission applications

Qualification

Cloud networking solutionsHybrid networkingRouting protocolsAzure networkingAWS networkingNetwork security architectureDoD compliance requirementsZero Trust architectureCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Active DoD Secret clearance

Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture, including 5+ years designing cloud networking solutions

Deep experience with hybrid networking, including ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPNs, SD-WAN, and MPLS

Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), NAT, DNS, TLS, and IPsec

Hands-on experience with Azure networking (VNet, NSG, Application Gateway, Private Link, UDRs)

Hands-on experience with AWS networking (VPC, Route Tables, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, Security Groups)

Experience with cloud-native network security and firewalling strategies

Familiarity with DoD compliance requirements including IL4/IL5 controls, STIGs, and FedRAMP High

Preferred

Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, or equivalent certifications

Experience in designing and supporting IL4/IL5 cloud environments for DoD or DHS

Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN), microsegmentation, and container networking (e.g., AKS/EKS)

Familiarity with Palo Alto, Versa, or other advanced third-party firewall solutions in cloud

Experience integrating ICAM and network controls in a Zero Trust architecture

Strong communication and presentation skills for interfacing with senior stakeholders

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Company

CACI International Inc

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At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.

Founded in 1962

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees