Transition Executive Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology; Remote; USD 161,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Transition Executive Manager to oversee the operational integrity and performance of cloud infrastructure. This remote role demands a strong background in managing systems and coordinating with teams to ensure compliance and security. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience, particularly with Azure and AWS technologies. Benefits include a full-flex work week, comprehensive health packages, and opportunities for professional growth. Competitive salary range between $161,500 - $218,500.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Disability and life insurance options

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• 12+ years of managing cloud environments.
• 5+ years of coordinating with vendors, engineers, and IT teams.
• Deep understanding of managing Cloud Environments including Azure and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain data center systems, servers, storage, and network equipment.
• Install, configure, and decommission hardware and software.
• Manage rack layouts, cabling, power, and cooling systems.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and backups.
• Ensure compliance with security, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

AWS Tools

Azure Integration Services

Microsoft Azure PaaS

Microsoft Cloud

Microsoft Infrastructure

Azure Administrator

AWS SysOps Administrator

Education

BS in Computer Science

Job description

Job Requisition Information

• Type of Requisition: Pipeline
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
• Public Trust/Other Required: MBI Full 5C (T3)
• Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

• Skills: AWS Tools, Azure Integration Services, Microsoft Azure PaaS, Microsoft Cloud, Microsoft Infrastructure
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 10 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description

Own your career as a Transition Executive Manager at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of cyber defense and develop your skills using cutting‑edge technologies. Your work in cyber security at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Transition Executive Manager supporting the CDC in Atlanta, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter—and grow your skills as you go. Our work depends on PM joining our team to support CDC systems that protect the United States and the world by preventing, detecting and responding to disease threats.

Impact

The Transition Executive Manager is responsible for maintaining the operational integrity, security and performance of cloud infrastructure. This role ensures high availability of systems, manages hardware and network components, and supports business continuity through proactive monitoring and maintenance.

• Monitor and maintain data center systems, servers, storage, and network equipment
• Install, configure, and decommission hardware and software
• Manage rack layouts, cabling, power, and cooling systems
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and backups
• Ensure compliance with security, safety, and regulatory standards
• Troubleshoot hardware, network, and environmental issues
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Maintain documentation, inventory, and asset tracking
• Coordinate with vendors, engineers, and IT teams
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, power usage)

Requirements

Education: BS in Computer Science

Experience

• 12+ years of managing cloud environments
• 5+ years of coordinating with vendors, engineers, and IT teams
• Deep understanding of managing Cloud Environments including Azure and AWS

Technical skills

• Azure, AWS, Zero Trust

Security clearance level: Public Trust

Skills and abilities

• Demonstrated experience as an Azure Administrator / AWS SysOps Administrator

Preferred Skills

• Infrastructure Management: Configuring and maintaining virtualized resources (VMs, containers) and the physical hardware that supports them
• Performance Monitoring: Using tools to track network traffic, server loads, and resource utilization to prevent downtime
• Security & Compliance: Managing IAM, firewalls, and security groups to protect sensitive data
• System Maintenance: Handling OS patching (Linux/Windows), software upgrades, and robust backup strategies
• Capacity Planning: Analyzing usage trends to scale resources efficiently and avoid cloud sprawl or unnecessary costs

Location: Remote

Travel: 10%

Benefits

• Full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from
• Paid vacation and 10 company‑paid holidays
• Short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and other insurance options
• Paid family leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in 12 months for eligible employees
• Paid leave and holidays prorated based on date of hire

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: Any Location / Remote

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