Lead Engineer – Platform

CACI International Inc

. Lead architecture, engineering, and implementation of DHS OIG AI platform capabilities, including OIG Chat, Azure OpenAI integration, Azure AI Foundry services, and mission-specific AI applications .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $114,600 - $252,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and implementing enterprise-scale cloud platforms, particularly within Microsoft Azure, while ensuring compliance with federal security standards and best practices. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in the design and integration of AI/ML infrastructure and secure architectures.

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Microsoft Azure ServicesAI/ML InfrastructureCloud ArchitecturePlatform SecurityFedRAMP Authorization

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitecturePlatform EngineeringAI/ML Platform DesignData Analytics SolutionsSecure Architecture DesignAPI DesignMicroservices ArchitectureIntegration PatternsTechnical LeadershipFeasibility Assessments

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CoordinationTechnical Documentation

Tools & Technologies

Azure OpenAIAzure AI FoundryEntra IDAzure ADM365Data LakeBlob StorageAKSAPI ManagementNetworking

Industry Keywords

Federal Cloud EnvironmentsNIST 800-53Continuous MonitoringBoundary ControlsData Residency RequirementsNational SecurityLaw Enforcement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture, engineering, and implementation of DHS OIG AI platform capabilities, including OIG Chat, Azure OpenAI integration, Azure AI Foundry services, and mission-specific AI applications
Design and oversee secure connection patterns and integration architectures between Azure Government and Azure Commercial/GCC environments
Provide technical leadership for enterprise data platform, analytics integration, dashboarding services, and AI/ML infrastructure
Lead technical options analysis, feasibility assessments, and level-of-effort estimates for platform enhancements and architectural decisions
Coordinate platform-level technical decisions and integration points across AI applications, data pipelines, security controls, monitoring infrastructure, and cloud services
Design and configure cloud infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, identity management, API management, and service integration patterns
Support access controls, role-based permissions, Entra ID/Azure AD integration, conditional access policies, and platform-level security measures
Support FedRAMP baseline inheritance, ATO documentation, security control implementation, and compliance validation
Oversee technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration specifications, design decisions, API documentation, security architectures, and platform capability inventories
Coordinate with Government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, M365/Azure administrators, and cross-functional development teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree + 15 years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, software engineering, or related field; equivalencies considered: Master's + 12 years, 21 years with no degree, or AA + 17 years
Proven technical leadership experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale cloud platforms, AI/ML infrastructure, or data analytics solutions
Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating cross-functional efforts
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Functions, AKS, Blob, Data Lake, VNets, private endpoints, Entra ID, Azure OpenAI, and AI Foundry
Extensive experience designing secure architectures for federal cloud environments, including Azure Government and Azure Commercial
Understanding of boundary controls, cross-tenant connectivity, and data residency requirements
Strong background in platform security, identity and access management, API design, microservices architectures, and integration patterns
Experience architecting AI/ML platforms, LLM-based applications, or RAG architectures
Experience with FedRAMP authorization processes, ATO support, NIST 800-53 control implementation, and continuous monitoring
Background in federal government, law enforcement, or national security environments
Minimum clearance required to start: None

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off benefit
Robust learning resources
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Family support benefits
Continuing education benefits
Time off benefits
Competitive compensation
Learning and development opportunities