Cloud Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 117,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Cloud Engineer/DevOps to support USSOCOM at Fort Liberty, NC. You’ll deliver scalable cloud solutions, automate deployments, and guide software releases while ensuring security and reliability.

Role requires strong AWS/Kubernetes experience, CI/CD expertise, and the ability to collaborate across agile teams in a mission-critical environment. Clearances and on-site work at Fort Liberty are part of the position.

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 DevOps methodologies.
• Worked with CI tools (Concourse, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity).
• Experience in VMware vSphere/ESXi/NSX-T.
• Networking and related technologies (load balancing, DNS, SSL, firewalls).
• Experienced in using Git and release management.
• Comfort with Linux and Windows OS; security aware.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cloud-based solutions for complex requirements.
• Automate installation, configuration, and maintenance of platform services.
• Manage releases and guide users through changes.
• Ensure system security and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and lead teams.
• Stay current with OS/software developments and apply STIGs where needed.

Skills

IT experience

DOD 8570 IAT Level II

Agile development

DevOps methodologies

CI/CD

Networking basics

Git

Release management

Linux/Windows basics

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Concourse

Spinnaker

Jenkins

Bamboo

TeamCity

VMware vSphere/ESXi/NSX-T

Ansible

Packer

Job description

Req ID: RQ228162

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Skills:

Amazon Web Services (AWS),Cloud Computing,Cloud DevOps,Kubernetes

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

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/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 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.

The likely salary range for this position is $116,813 - $149,500. 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.

Total Rewards at GDIT

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.

Our Identity Verification Process

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.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans