{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"106531377a4fae25599e9032","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/106531377a4fae25599e9032","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/106531377a4fae25599e9032","title":"Cloud Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph","description":"Clearance Level\nTop Secret SCI + Polygraph\nCategory\nSoftware Engineering\nLocation\nHerndon, Virginia\n(Onsite Workplace)\n\nKey Skills For Success\n\nAmazon Web Services (AWS)\n\nCloud Development\n\nPython (Programming Language)\n\nTerraform (Software)\n\nREQ#: RQ231465\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\n\nOwn your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.\n\nJob Description\n\nSENIOR CLOUD DEVELOPER\n\nTransform technology into opportunity as a Senior Cloud Developer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.\n\nMEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT\n\nAs a Senior Cloud Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of defensive cyber. You will play a crucial role in helping us establish our cloud platform and enabling AI capabilities for 24x7x365 mission critical systems. This position is does not require on premise 24x7 support but may require occasional after-hour support.\n\nHOW A CLOUD DEVELOPER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT\n\nBuild secure, scalable applications on a fast-paced engineering team\nReview and adjudicate pull requests according to team standards and security guidelines\nTroubleshoot and fine tune existing code to make it more efficient or scalable\nDevelop custom frontend and backend services to accommodate novel custom use cases\nExpand existing libraries and microservices to integrate with new data sources and external APIs\nCommunicate with stakeholders to obtain requirements and iterate on a minimum viable product (MVP)\nWork with relevant personnel to usher an enterprise software tool through accreditation and security review milestones\nWork cooperatively with project managers and product owners to ensure maximum alignment with stakeholder requirements\nMay be required to support Linux infrastructure and systems\nPerform fault-finding, analysis, and logging of information for reporting of performance exceptions\nManage, coordinate, and implement software releases, and hot fixes on applicable systems\nCreate and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks\nProvide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment\nCollaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes\nUse your broader technical skills to assist with other projects within the Systems Engineering and Operations (SEO) team.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:\n\nEducation: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience\nExperience: 5+ years of Cloud Engineering experience\nRequired Skills and Abilities:\nStrong familiarity with at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, Java, etc.)\nStrong familiarity with at least one web framework (Django, Node.js, .NET, etc.)\nExperience deploying applications to the cloud\nFamiliarity with cloud-based relational database (RDS, Azure SQL, etc.) and object storage technologies (S3, Blob Storage, etc.)\nDesired Skills:\nExperience with cloud-based Kubernetes and / or other containerization technologies (ECR, EKS, AKS, etc.) is a plus\nExperience with making existing source code more efficient is a plus\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Tofu, etc.) is a plus\nExperience with AI tools for programming (Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, etc.) is a plus\nExperience with Shell, Bash, and/or Python scripting\nLinux security hardening; and protocols such as SSH, SFTP, DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP\nVMware architecture and configuration, VM spinups and patching\nStrong problem-solving and communication skills\nLocation: Herndon, VA on customer site\nSecurity Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:\n\n401K with company match\nComprehensive health and wellness packages\nInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career\nProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications\nCutting-edge technology you can learn from\nRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays\n\n#WeAreGDIT\n\n#JET\n\n#GDITEnhanced2026\n\n#VA_2026Alumni\n\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n5 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\nNone\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $165,750 - $224,250. 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.\n\nOur Identity Verification Process\n\nAs 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.\n\nAbout Our Work\n\nWe 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. 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This position is does not require on premise 24x7 support but may require occasional after-hour support.\n\nHOW A CLOUD DEVELOPER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT\n\nBuild secure, scalable applications on a fast-paced engineering team\nReview and adjudicate pull requests according to team standards and security guidelines\nTroubleshoot and fine tune existing code to make it more efficient or scalable\nDevelop custom frontend and backend services to accommodate novel custom use cases\nExpand existing libraries and microservices to integrate with new data sources and external APIs\nCommunicate with stakeholders to obtain requirements and iterate on a minimum viable product (MVP)\nWork with relevant personnel to usher an enterprise software tool through accreditation and security review milestones\nWork cooperatively with project managers and product owners to ensure maximum alignment with stakeholder requirements\nMay be required to support Linux infrastructure and systems\nPerform fault-finding, analysis, and logging of information for reporting of performance exceptions\nManage, coordinate, and implement software releases, and hot fixes on applicable systems\nCreate and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks\nProvide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment\nCollaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes\nUse your broader technical skills to assist with other projects within the Systems Engineering and Operations (SEO) team.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:\n\nEducation: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience\nExperience: 5+ years of Cloud Engineering experience\nRequired Skills and Abilities:\nStrong familiarity with at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, Java, etc.)\nStrong familiarity with at least one web framework (Django, Node.js, .NET, etc.)\nExperience deploying applications to the cloud\nFamiliarity with cloud-based relational database (RDS, Azure SQL, etc.) and object storage technologies (S3, Blob Storage, etc.)\nDesired Skills:\nExperience with cloud-based Kubernetes and / or other containerization technologies (ECR, EKS, AKS, etc.) is a plus\nExperience with making existing source code more efficient is a plus\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Tofu, etc.) is a plus\nExperience with AI tools for programming (Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, etc.) is a plus\nExperience with Shell, Bash, and/or Python scripting\nLinux security hardening; and protocols such as SSH, SFTP, DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP\nVMware architecture and configuration, VM spinups and patching\nStrong problem-solving and communication skills\nLocation: Herndon, VA on customer site\nSecurity Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:\n\n401K with company match\nComprehensive health and wellness packages\nInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career\nProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications\nCutting-edge technology you can learn from\nRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays\n\n#WeAreGDIT\n\n#JET\n\n#GDITEnhanced2026\n\n#VA_2026Alumni\n\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n5 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\nNone\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $165,750 - $224,250. 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