Cloud Support Specialist

Job Title: Cloud Support Specialist
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Cloud Support Specialist who will provide hands-on engineering and operational support for Azure cloud services across mission workloads. This role involves independently executing moderately complex cloud deployments, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting platform operations with a strong focus on AKS, PaaS services, and Infrastructure-as-Code patterns. The specialist will research solutions, resolve cross-team technical blockers, and contribute to the reliability and scalability of cloud platforms. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, advancing cloud capabilities, and sharing knowledge to strengthen team performance.
Responsibilities:
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Azure resources including VMs, storage, networking components, and PaaS services.
• Support and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and assist with container workload troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code templates such as ARM or Bicep.
• Configure Private Endpoints, encryption options, and diagnostic settings for cloud resources.
• Investigate issues related to certificates, DNS, networking dependencies, and service connectivity.
• Analyze logs, performance metrics, and telemetry to identify and resolve service issues.
• Assist with deployment pipeline troubleshooting and contribute to improving automation processes.
• Perform technical research to evaluate solution options and support new cloud capabilities.
• Document processes, troubleshooting procedures, and platform configurations.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced engineers through informal mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications:
Required:
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• 2–4 years of experience in cloud operations, engineering, or technical support.
• Experience with Azure core services, PaaS offerings, and AKS fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as ARM or Bicep.
• Ability to troubleshoot cloud networking, certificates, DNS, and connectivity issues.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work independently.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desired:
• Azure certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑204, or similar).
• Experience with DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes concepts, or cloud observability tools.
• Experience supporting cloud diagnostic or logging tools.
• Prior experience in government or IL‑enclave cloud environments.
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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.
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.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$63,300-$129,700
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.