Cloud Engineer - TS​/SCI with Polygraph

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.

As a Cloud Engineer, 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.

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 experience
• Experience: 5+ years of Cloud Engineering experience
• Technical skills and abilities
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• Cloud Platforms:
• AWS Experience with services like WC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, Cloud Formation, IAM, Cognito, Etc.
• Azure experience is a plus, including Azure VM’s, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Active Directory, Etc.
• Kubernetes:
• Experience 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 Skills
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, and Type script
• Experience with scripting languages like Bash, Power Shell, or Perl
• Containerization:
• Experience with Docker, including creating Docker files, managing images, and orchestrating containers
• Networking and Security:
• Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
• Experience with security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FIPS)
• Familiarity with AWS-native encryption (KMS)
• Familiarity with security tools like AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, or Kubernetes RBAC
• Monitoring and Logging:
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Cloud Watch
• Familiarity with logging tools like ELK Stack, Fluentd, or cloud Logging
• CI/CD and Automation:
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, or CircleCI
• Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Cloud Formation
• Other:
• Technical liaison and integration support with In-Q-Tel and external vendors
• Familiarity with the customer's Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Polygraph
• Location: Herndon, VA - customer site
• US citizenship required:
  Yes

• 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 opportunities
• Support:
  An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community:
  Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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.

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