Cloud Engineer SME - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

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.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer Subject Matter Expert with expertise in DevOps Automation (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), Cloud Administration, and Cloud AI Services. As a Cloud Engineer SME, 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.

HOW CLOUD ENGINEER SME WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 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 15 years of relevant experience

• Required technical skills:

• Deep practical experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and/or Google Cloud).

• Strong 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

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE :

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and 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 10 company-paid holidays

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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

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required