Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Clearance Level Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Category IT Infrastructure and Operations Location Herndon, Virginia (Onsite Workplace) Key Skills For Success Cloud Computing Collaboration Containerization Programming Languages REQ#: RQ225927 Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own 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. 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 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. 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: 5+ years of Cloud Engineering experience Technical skills and abilities: Cloud Platforms: AWS Experience with services like WC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFormation, 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, 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 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 CloudWatch Familiarity with logging tools like ELK Stack, Fluentd, or cloud Logging 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 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 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. #OpportunityOwned #GDITCareers #WeAreGDIT #JET #GDITEnhanced2026 #VA_2026Alumni Work Requirements Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional | Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) | Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) - Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) | Microsoft - Microsoft Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $182,750 - $247,250. 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. Our Identity Verification Process As 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. About Our Work We 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. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans