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# Lead Cloud Developer SME

- **Company:** General Dynamics IT
- **Location:** Falls Church, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management Databases, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, Github, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Virtual Desktops, Routing, OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, SAP (Applications), Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Cloudformation, SAPBasis, Kubernetes, Bicep, Api Gateway, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** http://hbcu.com/cgi-bin/jobs/searchJobs.cgi?job_id=35322657

## About the Role

maintain, and optimize cloud platform performance, availability, and security.Support workload onboarding and integration with customer and DoW networks.Engineer secure connectivity across multiple cloud and network environments.Maintain configuration management, CMDB, and change control processes.Ensure compliance with RMF, JSIG, cybersecurity, and cloud governance requirements.Collaborate with mission owners, CSPs, DISA, and government stakeholders to support cloud operations and modernization efforts.WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience15+ years of IT/DoW Infrastructure and Cloud experienceSecurity Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibilityRequired Certifications: Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, CISSP, CCSP, Security+)Cloud platform administration and engineering (AWS, Azure, or similar CSPs).Cloud-native application development and cloud services integration.Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep,
CloudFormation, ARM Templates, Ansible).DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline development (Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins).Scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).Cloud networking, VPNs, routing, QoS, and hybrid cloud architectures.API management and API Gateway technologies.Virtualization, containers, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).Configuration management and CMDB administration.Cybersecurity frameworks including RMF, JSIG, NIST 800-53, and IAM.Cloud monitoring, performance management, and operational support.Strong problem-solving, systems integration, and stakeholder coordination skills.Ability to work in secure DoW/SAP environments and support classified workloads.Experience with DISA network integration and mission-critical cloud platforms GDIT IS YOUR PLACEExcellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)401K with company matchEducational Assistance and eLearningInternal mobility team dedicated to employee advancementRewards and
Recognition programsInnovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking

## Description

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Cloud Developer Lead SME for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a Cloud Developer Lead SME, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Department of War (DoW), Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Special Access Program(s) (SAPs) (DoW SAP CIO).You will play a crucial role in leading a team to support in the following areas:Provision, configure, and maintain cloud service provider (CSP) accounts, tenants, and cloud services.Develop and automate cloud provisioning, onboarding, and deprovisioning processes.Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates and CI/CD pipelines.Deploy and manage cloud compute, storage, networking, and virtual desktop solutions.Develop and maintain API Gateway capabilities and cloud-native services.Monitor