Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cloud

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Cloud Based Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Cloud Engineer / ArchitectJob Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Engineer / Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud architecture, cloud services, and the ability to lead technical projects to deliver robust cloud solutions. This role will involve developing and executing the strategy for cloud adoption and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Cloud Architecture Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures on Azure platform.

- Cloud Strategy Development: Develop and implement a cloud strategy that aligns with business objectives and ensures a smooth transition to the cloud.

- Automation & Optimization: Create and maintain automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

- Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for cloud security, including identity and access management, data protection, and compliance with industry regulations.

- Collaboration: Work closely with software development, operations, and security teams to ensure cloud solutions are integrated effectively.

- Cost Management: Optimize cloud spend through effective management of cloud resources and services.

- Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and architects, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

- Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Experience: 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and architecture, with a proven track record of designing and implementing cloud solutions.

- Skills:

  - Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.  - Strong knowledge of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.  - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like BICEP, Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.  - Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.  - Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like ACS, Docker and Kubernetes.  - Strong leadership and project management skills.  - Strong Agile skills and management tooling exposure  - Ability to speak/report on cloud efforts publicly and speak extemporaneously   - Understand DevSecOps/DevOps processes and principles.Preferred Certifications:

- Azure Certifications 104 or higher, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent certification in Azure or Google Cloud.

- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

- Security +, CASP. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other relevant security certifications.

Other

- Secret Clearance required

- Hybrid Schedule authorized

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The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.