Cloud Engineer SME - TS​/SCI Polygraph

GDIT is seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer Subject Matter Expert with expertise in Dev Ops Automation (Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation), Cloud Administration, and Cloud AI Services. As a Cloud Engineer SME, you will be a part of a team leading the design, implementation, and automation of a secure cloud infrastructure. Focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cybersecurity best practices, you will guide customers in securing complex, multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP) while bridging technical execution with executive‑level strategic decisions.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for program‑related cloud security solutions and projects (and other areas as assigned).
• Work with IaC Development & Security, creating, maintaining, and securing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc.) to build secure‑by‑default cloud environments.
• Serve as a technical advisor for cloud security, providing guidance in architecture, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Work to integrate robust cybersecurity operations, automated guardrails, and compliance checks (NIST 800‑53, Zero Trust) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Work in a multi‑cloud environment, overseeing security postures across hybrid and multi‑cloud platforms.
• Synthesize complex technical data into concise briefings, reports, and strategic recommendations for executive decision‑making.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Deep practical experience in Cloud technologies: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and/or Google Cloud.
• Strong experience in creating, deploying, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM templates.
• Practical experience integrating security into cloud infrastructure: IAM, networking, logging, monitoring.
• Proven ability to communicate technical, security, and project risks to senior leadership.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Desired skill – Government cybersecurity requirements and frameworks: NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and operational policies.
• Desired certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Desired advanced tech knowledge: Zero Trust Architecture, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and multi‑cloud orchestration.
• Desired experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
• Location: Herndon, VA – on customer site.

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company‑paid holidays

Likely salary range: $195,500 – $264,500. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans