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# Principal Network Engineer - Cloud

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $127,500.0 - $172,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Layers, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Data Centers, Domain Name System (DNS), IT Management, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, SC Clearance, CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP), Cloud Integration, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Cisco
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467380707&tx=FR6764FFI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Cloud Architectures,Enterprise IT,Network Design,Technical Troubleshooting,WAN Troubleshooting

Certifications:

CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP) | CompTIA - CompTIA, Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) | Checkpoint Software Technologies - Checkpoint Software Technologies, Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) | Microsoft - Microsoft, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise | Cisco - Cisco

Experience:

10 + years of related experience, * Active Secret clearance with current Tier 5/SSBI.

 * 10+ years of experience across relevant IT disciplines.
 * 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (CASP+ CE, CISSP, CCNP Security, GCED, GCIH, CISA).
 * Cisco CCNP Enterprise (CCNP E).
 * Check Point CCSA.
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
 * Hands on expertise with Azure, AWS, OCI, GCP.
 * Deep knowledge of cloud frameworks (SCCA, VDMS, VDSS).
 * Strong enterprise routing/switching/data center experience.
 * Advanced F5 ADC proficiency.
 * Experience with DISA Storefront/CAP provisioning.
 * Strong understanding of STIG/SRG, Zero Trust, and executive level documentation., * Cisco CCIE - Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE EI)
 * Check Point CCSE
 * AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
 * Azure AZ 700 or AZ 305
 * GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer or Cloud Architect
 * CompTIA Cloud Hybrid role supporting DLA.

## Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Principal Network Engineer Cloud with GDIT. In this senior technical role, you'll guide the modernization, migration, and sustainment of mission critical IT environments. You serve as the enterprise technical authority-driving strategy, solving complex multi platform challenges, and influencing major DLA initiatives across cloud, network, and security domains.

Mission Impact

Enterprise Technical Leadership

 * Serve as senior technical authority for complex, multi platform environments.
 * Lead executive level project teams and shape enterprise cloud/network/security strategy.
 * Provide expert analysis, engineering guidance, and executive level recommendations.
 * Participate in Integrated Product Reviews and cross disciplinary problem solving.

Cloud Architecture & Integration

 * Support and engineer multi cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP.
 * Define enterprise standards for cloud integration, sustainment, and security alignment.
 * Guide migration planning and ensure SCCA, VDMS, and VDSS compliance.
 * Collaborate with CSPs and application teams to develop advanced Layer 7 health monitors.
 * Analyze bandwidth, utilization, and architectural impacts for cloud initiatives.
 * Manage Cloud Access Point (CAP) lifecycle and coordinate DISA Storefront provisioning.

Network & Security Engineering

 * Engineer secure connectivity between Defense systems, SCCA, and CSPs.
 * Design "break and inspect" architectures aligned with DISA cloud security requirements.
 * Advance Zero Trust initiatives and ensure STIG/SRG compliance.
 * Provide Tier 3/4 support for F5 ADCs (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM).
 * Support enterprise routing, switching, and data center technologies (IPv6, BGP, MPLS/LDP).

Documentation & Communication

 * Develop engineering diagrams, network maps, configurations, and sustainment documentation.
 * Communicate highly complex technical concepts clearly to executive stakeholders.