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# CLOUD ENGINEER

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $195,500 - $264,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Biometrics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Cloudformation, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Devsecops, Azure Resource Manager
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Herndon/Cloud-Engineer---TS-SCI-with-Polygraph_RQ231980-1/apply

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
 * Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
 * Required technical skills:
 * Deep practical experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and/or Google Cloud).
 * Experience in creating, deploying, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
 * Practical experience integrating security into cloud infrastructure (IAM, networking, logging, monitoring).
 * Proven ability to communicate technical, security, and project risks to senior leadership.
 * Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
 * Desired Skills:
 * Familiarity with Government cybersecurity requirements, frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FedRAMP), and operational policies.
 * Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
 * Advanced Tech: Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, DevSecOps practices, and multi-cloud orchestration.
 * Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
 * Location: Herndon, VA - on customer site, #GDITCareers

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

 * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification

## Description

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., GDIT is seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer with expertise in DevOps Automation (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), Cloud Administration, and Cloud AI Services. As a Cloud Engineer, you will be a part of a team leading the design, implementation, and automation of a secure cloud infrastructure. Focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cybersecurity best practices, you will guide customers in securing complex, multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP) while bridging technical execution with executive-level strategic decisions., * Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for program-related cloud security solutions and projects (and other areas as assigned).

 * Work with IaC Development & Security, creating, maintaining, and securing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) to build secure-by-default cloud environments.
 * Serve as a technical advisor for cloud security, providing guidance in architecture, compliance, and risk mitigation.
 * Work to integrate robust cybersecurity operations, automated guardrails, and compliance checks (NIST 800-53, Zero Trust) into CI/CD pipelines.
 * Work in a Multi-Cloud Environment, overseeing security postures across hybrid and multi-cloud platforms.
 * Synthesize complex technical data into concise briefings, reports, and strategic recommendations for executive decision-making.