Cloud Engineer

GDIT is seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer with expertise in DevOps Automation (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), Cloud Administration, and Cloud AI Services.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be a part of a team leading the design, implementation, and automation of a secure cloud infrastructure. Focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cybersecurity best practices, you will guide customers in securing complex, multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP) while bridging technical execution with executive-level strategic decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for program-related cloud security solutions and projects (and other areas as assigned).
• Work with IaC Development & Security, creating, maintaining, and securing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) to build secure-by-default cloud environments.
• Serve as a technical advisor for cloud security, providing guidance in architecture, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Work to integrate robust cybersecurity operations, automated guardrails, and compliance checks (NIST 800-53, Zero Trust) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Work in a Multi-Cloud Environment, overseeing security postures across hybrid and multi-cloud platforms.
• Synthesize complex technical data into concise briefings, reports, and strategic recommendations for executive decision-making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Deep practical experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and/or Google Cloud).
• Experience in creating, deploying, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Practical experience integrating security into cloud infrastructure (IAM, networking, logging, monitoring).
• Proven ability to communicate technical, security, and project risks to senior leadership.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance level.

Benefits:

• 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
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays