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$187k–$252k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
401k With Company Match, Comprehensive Health And Wellness Packages, Internal Mobility, Paid Education And Certifications, Paid Vacation And Holidays, Dental Plan
Posted 61d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Engineer cloud-native platform capabilities and automation tooling to accelerate application delivery across AWS environments. Design and implement reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules and CI/CD pipelines to streamline operations and onboarding.
Requirements
Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and over 15 years of related experience in cloud and Linux engineering. Must be proficient in AWS services, Terraform, Python, and containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
Full job description
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), Cloud Engineering, Linux Engineering, Terraform (Software)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
We are seeking an expert Cloud Infrastructure Systems Engineer specializing in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure enablement, and automation tooling that accelerates application delivery across AWS environments. This role focuses exclusively on engineering cloud native capabilities, developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), building automation scripts, and creating tools, frameworks, and operational patterns that enhance and streamline mission application delivery and O&M. The ideal candidate demonstrates deep technical expertise in AWS cloud services, Linux/Unix engineering, IaC development, CI/CD integration, and cloud based platform engineering and design.
Engineer cloud native platform capabilities that accelerate mission application delivery and operations across AWS environments.
Design and implement reusable frameworks, IaC modules, automation tooling, and platform patterns that streamline operations workflows.
Build modular Terraform and CloudFormation IaC for standardized environment provisioning and cloud resource orchestration.
Develop platform level services, templates, and abstractions that simplify application onboarding and reduce operational overhead.
Automation & CI/CD Engineering
Develop Python, Bash, and Shell automation that eliminates manual processes and improves deployment consistency.
Engineer CI/CD pipeline enhancements (Jenkins, GitLab), including reusable pipeline modules and automated deployment patterns.
Integrate IaC, security controls, and cloud native services into CI/CD workflows to ensure consistent, compliant, repeatable application deployments.
Cloud Architecture & Cloud Native Engineering
Architect and implement AWS cloud native components (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS patterns, serverless frameworks).
Engineer containerization patterns (Docker, Helm) and platform level Kubernetes capabilities for application lifecycle management.
Provide SME level guidance on microservices enablement, cloud native operational patterns, and platform level abstractions.
Security, Compliance & Governance Engineering
Engineer security aligned IaC modules, cloud resource configurations, and platform controls that meet infrastructure governance requirements.
Integrate PKI, TLS/SSL, KMS, IAM roles/policies, and other security primitives into platform tooling and automation.
Produce security related engineering artifacts required for A&A/ATO processes.
Engineering Support & Collaboration
Partner with DevOps Engineers (I–III) to ensure platform capabilities meet operational needs and accelerate delivery.
Provide SME level guidance on cloud architecture, IaC patterns, automation design, and platform engineering best practices.
Contribute to engineering documentation, platform standards, reusable patterns, and technical guidance for development and operations teams.
Required Skills & Experience (What You Bring):
Lnux/Unix engineering, including platform level automation, configuration patterns, and cloud native OS abstractions.
AWS cloud engineering, with deep proficiency in EC2, S3, IAM, Security Groups, VPC, Lambda, SQS, STS, and cloud native architectural patterns.
AWS CLI proficiency for automation, IaC validation, and platform tooling.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development using Terraform and CloudFormation, including reusable modules and provisioning frameworks.
Automation scripting in Python, Bash, and Shell, focused on building tools, frameworks, and deployment automation.
ECI/CD engineering using Jenkins, and GitHub, including pipeline design and reusable pipeline components.
Kubernetes and Docker engineering, including Helm based deployment patterns and platform level orchestration.
Serverless and microservices engineering, including Lambda patterns and API Gateway integrations.
Cloud security engineering, including TLS/SSL, PKI, OpenSSL, IAM roles/policies, KMS integration, and security aligned IaC.
Database engineering with MySQL or similar platforms, focused on cloud native integration and automation.
Solr and Zookeeper in distributed environments (preferred, not required).
Engineering leadership, including mentoring DevOps Engineers (I–III), shaping platform standards, and advancing cloud native engineering practices.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Location: Herndon, VA
Hours: Contract core hours, 9am - 3pm
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Pager duty may be required
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
#WeAreGDIT #JET #GDITEnhanced2026 #VA_2026Alumni
The likely salary range for this position is $186,542 - $252,379. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Herndon
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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 is a global technology and professional services company that delivers solutions, technology 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI, cyber, and software development.
GDIT is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. We have shared our customers’ sense of purpose for over half a century and have a unique understanding of their missions, complex environments, and a rapidly changing world.
Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Offices: Falls Church, Virginia 22042, US
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