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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Developer Principal - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Mary Esther, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $106,250.0 - $143,750.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Biometrics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Public Key Infrastructure, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Aws Command Line Interface (CLI), Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Content Automation Protocol, Systems Integration, Software Repository, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Okta, Gitlab, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Amazon Relational Database Service, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Software Coding, DODAF, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-FL-Mary-Esther/Cloud-Developer-Principal_RQ224848-1/apply ## About the Role * Experience supporting DoD and Air Force Special Operations missions; familiarity with DoDAF viewpoints * Proven experience developing, integrating, and sustaining applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP acceptable) * Proficiency with core cloud services and tools (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Docker, AWS CLI, CloudFormation, Ansible) * Hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) * Expertise in identity and access management and federation (Active Directory, IAM, Keycloak, Red Hat SSO, PKI/certificates) * Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and Windows operating systems and scripting/programming (e.g., Bash, Python) * Ability to troubleshoot cloud applications across development, test, and production environments * Experience with configuration management, version control, and code repositories (GitLab, GitHub) * Demonstrated ability to implement secure cloud configurations aligned with RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and DevSecOps principles * Strong documentation skills, including system diagrams, baseline configurations, deployment artifacts, and user guides. Education, Certification and Experience Requirements * BS in a related technical field or equivalent experience plus required years of experience * 5+ years of combined DoW and/or Commercial industry IT experience + Two (2) of the five (5) years' experience must be implementing/sustaining enterprise-level solutions in a production cloud environment * Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent) Required * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Required * Linux+ Desired Security Requirements * Must have a SECRET clearance as required, Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate | Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Amazon Web Services (AWS) ## Description Join our team as a Cloud Engineer and play a key role in building secure, scalable, mission-critical solutions for DoD and Air Force Special Operations. Work with cross-functional teams to build scalable, resilient, and secure solutions-primarily in AWS-while modernizing legacy systems and improving enterprise operations. In this role, you will: * Design, develop, and maintain cloud-hosted applications and services * Architect elastic, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions * Automate deployments and infrastructure using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code * Migrate on-premises systems to cloud environments using established patterns and tools * Integrate identity, authentication, authorization, and directory services * Apply and enforce cybersecurity best practices (zero trust, RBAC, RMF, STIGs, DevSecOps) * Support day-to-day cloud operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement * Develop and maintain documentation and training materials, brief leadership on risks, status, and enhancements * Lead cloud development efforts, including hands-on coding, testing, and deployment * This role requires strong AWS/cloud expertise (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Docker, CloudFormation, Ansible), CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), Linux/Windows proficiency, scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python), and a solid background in identity and directory services (AD, IAM, Keycloak, PKI). ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters)