General Dynamics IT
Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
Herndon, VA · On-site · Senior
- Discipline
- Software
- Industry
- Defense
- Constraints
- Citizenship required by contract TS/SCI
Spec sheet
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IT Infrastructure and Operations
Cloud Engineer at General Dynamics IT in Herndon, VA focusing on enterprise cloud engineering and security. Requires TS/SCI poly, US citizenship, 8+ years of cloud engineering and hands-on AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD experience.
$191,250–$258,750 / year · Day shift · 0% travel · 8+ years · Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or equivalent
Required
- AWS GovCloud
- Cloud Engineering
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Python/Java/TypeScript
- Terraform/CloudFormation
- Security/compliance (NIST/FIPS)
Preferred
- CKAD/CKA
- Azure AKS
- SageMaker/Bedrock
- Terraform
- Ansible
- GITLab CI/CD
Benefits
- medical
- 401k
- paid_time_off
Employer description
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
AWS GovCloud, Cloud Engineering, ContainerizationCertifications:
NoneExperience:
8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Cloud Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Cloud Engineering expert, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our cyber security customer. You will play a crucial role in securing our nation’s secured infrastructure by working closely with the customer to have a great impact on the mission.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The ideal Cloud Engineer candidate will have:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experienceExperience: 8+ years of Cloud Engineering experienceTechnical skills and abilities:Cloud PlatformsAWS Experience with services like EC2, EKS, S3, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.Azure experience with services like Azure VMs, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Microsoft Entra, etc.Experience with commercial cloud AI services is a plus (SageMaker, Bedrock, Microsoft Foundry, etc.).Experience configuring cloud networking and security resources, such as AWS VPCs, Subnets, PrivateLink, or other commercial cloud equivalent.KubernetesExperience with Kubernetes (CKAD or CKA certification is a plus)Understanding of Kubernetes architecture, components, and ecosystem (e.g., Helm, kube-state metrics)Experience with Kubernetes deployment strategies (e.g., rolling updates, blue-green deployments)Programming SkillsProficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, and Type scriptExperience with scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, or PerlContainerizationExperience with Docker, including creating Docker files, managing images, and orchestrating containersNetworking and SecurityUnderstanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)Experience with security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FIPS)Familiarity with security tools like AWS IAM, Microsoft Entra, or Kubernetes RBACCI/CD and AutomationExperience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCIFamiliarity with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation
Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/PolygraphLocation: Herndon, VA - customer siteUS citizenship required: Yes
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
#GDITCareers
#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA_2026Alumni
The likely salary range for this position is $191,250 - $258,750. 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:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Herndon
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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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