Cloud Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join the USSOCOM support team at Fort Liberty, NC. You will automate and manage platform services, guide software releases, and ensure system security while troubleshooting complex issues. Strong Kubernetes, CI/CD, and VMware experience are required, with a TS/SCI clearance preferred.

On-site role with a mission-critical focus. The position emphasizes collaboration with agile teams, hands-on system tuning, and leadership in

Qualifications

• 5 years of IT and/or software experience.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II required (Level III preferred)
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Participated in or led agile development teams
• In depth understanding of Dev Ops methodologies
• Worked with Continuous Integration tools (Concourse/Spinnaker/Jenkins/Bamboo/TeamCity)
• Experience in VMware vSphere/ESXi/NSX-T
• Networking and related technologies (load balancing/DNS/SSL/firewalls/NAT/SDN)
• Experience with Git
• Release management experience
• Technical leadership to engineers with less experience
• Linux and Windows operating systems expertise
• Familiarity with Ansible and Packer
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs

Responsibilities

• Owns distributed and managed services; automates installation, configuration, and maintenance of platform services.
• Manages system tuning for reliability and efficiency.
• Guides and manages software releases for new features.
• Supports users through consolidation and troubleshooting.
• Performs administrative operations on server hardware and software.
• Ensures system security and enforces best practices.
• Keeps abreast of OS/ software developments and trends.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers.
• Recommends future directions or projects to management.

Skills

Kubernetes

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

VMware

Linux/Windows

Security clearance TS/SCI

Communication

System tuning

Release management

Networking basics

Git

Tools

Concourse

Spinnaker

Jenkins

Bamboo

TeamCity

Job description

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Cloud Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a DevOps Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Dev Ops Engineer joining our team to support USSOCOM at Fort Liberty, NC.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Cloud Engineer; you will be responsible for distributed and managed services, automating the installation, configuration, and maintenance of platform services. You will manage system tuning for reliability and efficiency and guide and manage software releases for new features and support users through consolidation. Occasionally performs the administrative operation of server hardware and software. Ensures system security and executes practices and procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Skills:

• 5 years of IT and/orsoftware experience.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II required (Level III preferred)
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Participated in or led agile development teams
• In depth understanding of Dev Ops methodologies
• Worked with Concourse, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity or other Continuous Integration tools
• Experience in VMware vSphere / ESXi / NSX-T
• Experience with networking and related technologies (e.g. load balancing / DNS / SSL / firewalls / NAT / SDN)
• Experienced in using Git
• Experience in release management
• Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact; effective listening skills and follow through
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience

• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, including file systems, directory structures, permissions, and core system configurations.
• Familiarity with Ansible and Packer for automating the creation, configuration, hardening, and maintenance of standardized machine images.
• Understanding of CI/CD principles and pipelines used to automate image building, testing, validation, and deployment.
• Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides (DISA STIGs), including applying security requirements across Linux and Windows operating systems.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and OpenStack
• Experience with Kubernetes, Chef, Ansible, BOSH, or related automation / orchestration tools
• Experience with a platform as a service product such as Cloud Foundry, Heroku, Elastic Beanstalk, or similar
• Experience working with DNS, NTP, SAML, OAuth 2, Active Directory
• Understanding of systems monitoring, alerting and analytics (Prometheus, New Relic, AppDynamics, Cacti, Graphite, ELK, Nagios, Ganglia, Splunk, Log Insight, Realize Operations, Datadog, etc.)
• Background in Windows deployment, automation, and related technologies
• Experience with database (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL) and messaging middleware technologies (e.g. RabbitMQ)
• Solid worth ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environment

Security Clearance Level:

• TS/SCI required

Location:

• On Site

Citizenship Required:

• US Citizenship Required

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, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.