Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Software Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Cloud Based Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Operations, Cloud Platform Certifications:
None Experience:
10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Senior Principal Cloud Developer for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
As a Senior Principal Cloud Developer, the work you’ll 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 providing 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, 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 YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience
10+ years of IT/DoW Infrastructure and Cloud experience
Security Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Required 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 PLACE:
Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
401K with company match
Educational Assistance and eLearning
Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
Rewards and Recognition programs
Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking
The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. 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:
Less than 10%
T elecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Falls Church
Additional Work Locations:
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