Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph at General Dynamics in Herndon, VA

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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, Containerization Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US 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 experience Experience: 8+ years of Cloud Engineering experience Technical skills and abilities : Cloud Platforms AWS 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. 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, PowerShell, 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 security tools like AWS IAM, Microsoft Entra, or Kubernetes RBAC CI/CD and Automation Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Polygraph Location: Herndon, VA - customer site US 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 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 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 T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Locati