Azure Platform Lead - Engineering Manager

The Opportunity:We are seeking an Azure Platform Lead to oversee a team of engineers supporting a large-scale enterprise Azure environment within DHS CISA. This role is responsible for driving team performance, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering cloud capabilities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This is a leadership-first role. The Azure Platform Lead is accountable for team execution, communication, and accountability, while guiding technical direction and ensuring successful delivery of Azure services into operations. The team includes Azure Administrators, Azure Architects leveraging Infrastructure as Code, and engineers supporting Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. You will lead a team of engineers responsible for Azure platform operations and engineering across a diverse cloud environment.Responsibilities:Lead, manage, and develop a team supporting Azure infrastructure, AVD, and platform servicesEstablish and maintain consistent team cadence, including 1:1s, performance management, and clear prioritizationDrive accountability across the team, including senior engineers, ensuring strong ownership and collaborationEnsure operational processes are followed consistently, with a focus on risk management and reliabilityOwn onboarding, transitions, and workload distribution across the teamProvide clear and proactive communication to leadership on team status, risks, and prioritiesPartner across engineering, security, and network teams to ensure aligned executionTranslate architectural direction into actionable plans with clear ownership and follow-throughDelegate technical execution appropriately while maintaining visibility into delivery

Environment & Technologies

You will lead teams working across:Microsoft Azure platform services and infrastructureAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD), including scaling and operational supportInfrastructure as Code using TerraformAzure administration and platform operationsNerdio for AVD management and optimization

What Success Looks Like

The team operates with consistent engagement, clear direction, and strong leadership presenceAccountability is visible across all team members, including senior engineersEscalations are minimized through clear ownership and proactive communicationDelivery is predictable and aligned to operational processesThe team demonstrates confidence in leadership support and directionQualifications:Required: Ability to attain DHS EODBA with 10 years of experience, AA with 12 years, MA with 7 years, or 16 years of relevant experience10+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments, including cloud and infrastructure5+ years of experience managing engineering teams in large enterprise environmentsDemonstrated experience with Azure platform design, deployment, and operationsDesired:Experience managing teams supporting Azure, AVD, and Infrastructure as Code environmentsProven experience leading teams through onboarding, transitions, and organizational changeStrong track record of performance management and team accountabilityExperience operating in environments with high visibility, compliance requirements, and structured processesDemonstrated ability to balance technical leadership with people management responsibilitiesExperience supporting federal or regulated environments

Key Traits for Success

Leadership-first mindset with a focus on team performance over individual contributionStrong communication discipline and responsivenessAbility to hold senior engineers accountableStructured and organized approach with a bias toward predictable executionClear prioritization of leadership responsibilities over individual technical work-

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:

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.