Cloud Services Project Lead
Job in
Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22156, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
General Dynamics
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing, IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
USA VA Springfield
Full Part/Time:
Full time
Job Req: RQ218981
Type of
Requisition :
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other
Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
CI Pipeline, Cloud Architectures, Platform Technologies
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Advance the Mission. Empower the Future
As a Cloud Services Project Lead, you will provide leadership and oversight for enterprise cloud transformation initiatives across hybrid and multi-cloud environments supporting Department of Defense missions. You will be responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of cloud programs while ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity, acquisition, and enterprise IT governance frameworks.
This role combines program leadership with deep technical understanding, emphasizing Dev Sec Ops , DoD Cloud (e.g., Impact Level (IL)-compliant environments), and mission assurance.
Required Certifications
* Project Management Professional (PMP) - from Project Management Institute (PMI).
* One or more cloud certifications:
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
* Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
* Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
* Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate or Professional
Preferred / Advanced Certifications
* DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
* Project Management Professional (PMP) - from Project Management Institute.
* SCRUM Master Certification.
* Certified Cloud Security Professional.
* ITIL 4 Foundation.
* Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
What You'll Do:
* Lead execution of enterprise cloud initiatives across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platforms within DoD environments.
* Serve as the primary project lead coordinating across engineering teams, cybersecurity, acquisition, and mission stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), risk registers, and dependency tracking artifacts aligned to DoD program management practices.
* Drive adoption of Dev Sec Ops pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Git Hub Actions, AWS/Azure Dev Ops, and Jenkins.
* Lead Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle activities under the Risk Management Framework, including control implementation, evidence generation, and continuous monitoring.
* Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements including:
* DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (IL2-IL6)
* Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides
* Manage vendor performance across SLAs, KPIs, and security requirements in DoD-authorized cloud environments (AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government, etc.).
* Support DoD acquisition processes, including requirements definition, market research, and evaluation of cloud service providers.
* Deliver executive-level reporting to DoD leadership on program status, risks, cybersecurity posture, and mission impact.
* Coordinate application modernization and migration efforts, including microservices, APIs, and mission system integration.
Required Skills &
Qualifications:
* 10+ years of enterprise IT experience, including:
* 5+ years managing cloud or large-scale DoD IT programs
* Experience supporting DoD or IC environments
* Demonstrated experience with:
* DoD cloud environments (e.g., Gov Cloud, IL-compliant systems)
* Risk Management Framework processes and ATO lifecycle
* DoD security controls (STIGs, SRG, NIST 800-53 overlays)
* Proven leadership of cross-functional teams.
* Experience with Dev Sec Ops implementation and CI/CD pipelines.
* Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes platforms.
* Experience supporting continuous monitoring and cybersecurity compliance.
* Strong project management expertise aligned with DoD environments.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in mission-critical environments.
* Strong understanding of cloud integration and system architectures.
* Experience in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and…
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