Cloud Engineer Sr. Principal - 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

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Cloud Engineer Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Cloud Engineer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our intelligence customer in Chantilly, VA. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure that supports scalable, secure, and high‑performing applications.

• Architect, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure platforms
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize cloud environments for cost and efficiency
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver cloud‑native solutions

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cloud Engineer Sr Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles
• Technical skills: Experience managing AWS and Azure hybrid/multi-cloud environments; experience with RHEL system administration; strong proficiency with IaC tools; solid understanding of networking concepts; experience with containerization, orchestration, and serverless technologies; strong knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices; familiarity with monitoring and logging tools
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/ Poly (or eligibility)
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: DoD 8570 IAT II Certification

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required