Cloud Developer Principal
General Dynamics Information Technology
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Job summary
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Cloud Developer Principal to design, develop, and sustain cloud-based solutions onsite in Mary Esther, FL. You will lead cloud initiatives, implement modern architectures, and drive automation across CI/CD pipelines.
The role requires 5+ years of cloud experience, DoD/Commercial IT expertise, and certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect and Linux+.
Qualifications
- Experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.
- Strong CI/CD and IaC expertise.
- Five+ years in DoD/commercial IT.
Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, and maintain cloud-hosted applications and services.
- Build elastic, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions using modern cloud architectures.
- Automate deployment pipelines and infrastructure using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into cloud-based technical solutions.
- Migrate legacy on-premise systems to cloud environments using established patterns and automation tools.
- Integrate cloud applications with identity, authentication, authorization, and directory services.
- Ensure solutions adhere to cloud and cybersecurity best practices including zero-trust, RBAC, and secure configuration guidelines.
- Support cloud operations, troubleshooting, sustainment, and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in cloud architecture, design, and modernization discussions.
- Maintain documentation for cloud environments, deployments, and configurations.
- Brief leadership and stakeholders on cloud development activities, risks, and planned enhancements.
- Provide training, user guides, and knowledge transfer for newly delivered cloud capabilities.
- Monitor emerging cloud technologies and proposing enhancements to improve efficiency, reliability, and security.
- Lead cloud development tasks, supporting project milestones, and performing hands-on coding, testing, and deployment.
- Execute approved cloud strategies and fostering productive relationships across teams to deliver resilient cloud services
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Job description
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Interim Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: AWS Cloud Computing, Cloud Based Solutions, Cloud Development, GitHub, Technology Implementations Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: GDIT/ARMA-Global is currently pursuing a qualified candidate to serve as Cloud Developer Principal to support the design, development, engineering, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of critical cloud technologies for our customers.
GDIT/ARMA-Global is a full-service integrator delivering a wide range of Information Technology-based services for Government and Commercial clients. We bring extensive experience overseeing the design, implementation, execution, and sustainment of domestic and international programs with an emphasis on delivering critical, no-fail mission support. GDIT/ARMA-Global prides itself on providing creative solutions to client challenges through talent and expertise committed to customer success.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain cloud-hosted applications and services
- Build elastic, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions using modern cloud architectures
- Automate deployment pipelines and infrastructure using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into cloud-based technical solutions
- Migrate legacy on-premise systems to cloud environments using established patterns and automation tools
- Integrate cloud applications with identity, authentication, authorization, and directory services
- Ensure solutions adhere to cloud and cybersecurity best practices including zero-trust, RBAC, and secure configuration guidelines
- Support cloud operations, troubleshooting, sustainment, and continuous improvement activities
- Participate in cloud architecture, design, and modernization discussions
- Maintain documentation for cloud environments, deployments, and configurations
- Brief leadership and stakeholders on cloud development activities, risks, and planned enhancements
- Provide training, user guides, and knowledge transfer for newly delivered cloud capabilities
- Monitor emerging cloud technologies and proposing enhancements to improve efficiency, reliability, and security
- Lead cloud development tasks, supporting project milestones, and performing hands-on coding, testing, and deployment
- Execute approved cloud strategies and fostering productive relationships across teams to deliver resilient cloud services
- Understanding of DoW and Air Force Special Operations
- Familiarity with Department of Defense Architecture Framework viewpoints
- Experience developing, integrating, or sustaining applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP acceptable)
- Strong working knowledge of cloud services such as: Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Containerization (Docker), AWS CLI, CloudFormation, Ansible Playbooks
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation using tools such as: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
- Experience with identity and directory services including: Active Directory, Identity Access Management and federation tools, Keycloak, Red Hat SSO, PKI / certificates
- Strong understanding of Linux (RHEL) and Windows operating systems
- Experience developing cloud components using modern programming or scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
- Ability to troubleshoot cloud applications across development, testing, and production environments
- Experience with configuration management, version control, and code repositories (GitLab, GitHub)
- Experience implementing secure cloud configurations aligned with RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and DevSecOps principles
- Ability to create and maintain cloud system documentation, diagrams, baseline configurations, deployment artifacts, and user guides
- Ability to work independently as well as within collaborative team environments
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to research and communicate solutions effectively
Must have a SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI (TS/SCI)
Onsite - Mary Esther, FL
Lift over 35 LBS
Work is primarily performed in an administrative office environment
- BS in a related technical field or equivalent experience plus required years of experience 5+ years of combined DoW and/or Commercial industry IT experience
- Two (2) of the five (5) years’ experience must be implementing/sustaining enterprise-level solutions in a production cloud environment
- Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent)
- Required AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Required Linux+
- Desired Citizenship Requirement: US citizenship
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 a career in intelligence at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission. #armajobs #gditpriority
The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. 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 FL Mary Esther
Additional Work Locations:
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.
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.
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