Senior Cloud Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to manage AWS cloud infrastructure powering HFPP data ingestion, analytics, and partner-facing apps.

You will collaborate with Security, Data Engineering, and Web teams to automate operations, remediate vulnerabilities, and maintain compliant, resilient systems in a 24/7 production setting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent education with related cloud experience.
• 5+ years in cloud engineering, DevOps, or cloud admin roles.
• Hands-on with core AWS services in production and security best practices.
• Experience with IaC, Linux and Windows administration, and scripting.
• Familiarity with AD, patch management, and 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support AWS cloud infrastructure and enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with analytics, security, and development teams to enable data exchange.
• Automate recurring operational tasks using IaC and emerging technologies.
• Ensure security, patching, and incident response in production environments.

Skills

AWS CloudFormation

AWS Development

Cloud DevOps

DevOps Tools

Linux Bash

Python

PowerShell

Scripting

Active Directory

Education

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Tools

PDQ Deploy

AWS Systems Manager

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: AWS CloudFormation, AWS Development, Cloud DevOps, DevOps Tools, Linux Bash Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description:

As a Senior Cloud Engineer at GDIT, you'll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to move your career forward. The work you'll do will be impactful to the mission of the Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP) Trusted Third Party (TTP). You will play a crucial role in fighting fraud, waste, and abuse.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

Manage and support the AWS cloud infrastructure and enterprise platforms that power the program's data ingestion, analytics, and partner-facing applications, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Amazon WorkSpaces, and secure file transfer services. Collaborate with Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Security, and Web Development teams, and with external healthcare partners, to provide infrastructure solutions and secure data exchange. Drive continuous improvement by remediating vulnerabilities, keeping platforms current, and automating recurring operational work with proven and emerging technologies such as AI, serverless, and IaC. Utilize hands-on experience in administering and automating resilient, high-performing systems.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of related experience focused on cloud engineering, such as serving as a Cloud Engineer, Cloud Administrator, or DevOps Engineer.
• Hands-on experience administering and supporting core AWS services in production, such as EC2, ECS, S3, Route 53, VPC, IAM, Elastic Load Balancing, RDS, and CloudWatch, following least privilege and cloud security best practices.
• Foundational networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, SSH/SFTP, and firewall concepts.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation or similar automation frameworks.
• Experience administering or supporting Linux and Windows operating systems in enterprise or production environments.
• Proficiency with scripting and programming languages, including Python, Bash, PowerShell, or other applicable languages.
• Experience administering enterprise applications hosted on cloud infrastructure, including upgrades, patching, troubleshooting, and availability management.
• Experience administering or supporting Active Directory, including user and group management, group policy, and integration with applications and multi-factor authentication services.
• Experience with vulnerability and patch management, including remediating scanner findings within defined timelines and deploying updates across servers and virtual desktops.
• Experience in a 24/7 production environment, including ticket-based operational support, incident response, root-cause analysis, and change management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate), AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate), or comparable cloud certifications.
• Experience administering commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, including installation, version upgrades, licensing, and vendor support coordination.
• Experience administering Amazon WorkSpaces and endpoint protection tools.
• Experience with multi-account AWS environments, AWS Organizations, service control policies, and centralized governance models.
• Experience with cloud security and compliance frameworks, including NIST, CIS benchmarks, FedRAMP or FISMA.
• Experience maintaining STIG-hardened machine images and automated image build pipelines.
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as AWS Systems Manager, PDQ Deploy, or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code, Amazon Q Developer, or equivalent organization-approved tools for code generation, troubleshooting, and infrastructure automation.

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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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