Senior Cloud Engineering Task Lead

Requirements

• Automation Scripting, AWS GovCloud, Cloud Architectures, DevSecOps, Microsoft Cloud Certifications:
• None Experience:
• 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
• Yes
• Job Description:
• HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
• Lead / Manage / Support: Serve as the primary Task Lead managing a team of Cloud Engineers. You will oversee the full lifecycle of cloud infrastructure, from initial design and automation to ongoing maintenance and Tier 3 support for an enterprise environment supporting over 5,000 users.
• Drive: Lead cloud migration strategies, architectural innovation, and process automation. You will be responsible for resolving complex infrastructure challenges, enhancing system performance, and ensuring the modernization of mission critical systems.
• Utilize: Employ a wide range of enterprise cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) by Broadcom), Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and modern CI/CD deployment pipelines to automate and secure the environment.
• WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:
• Required Qualifications
• Bring your deep technical expertise and a drive for innovation to GDIT. The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Education: Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience : 5+ years of related experience in systems administration and cloud engineering.
• Certifications : Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III compliant certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP).
• Security Clearance : Current active TS/SCI clearance required.
• US citizenship required due to the TS/SCI clearance requirement.
• Proven experience serving as a Task Lead.
• Willingness to support USCENTCOM exercises, with potential for up to 10% travel to OCONUS locations.
• Required Core Technical Expertise:
• Cloud Architecture: Expertise in cloud architecture (AWS and/or Azure).
• VMware Cloud Foundation: Hands on experience deploying, managing, and maintaining VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) by Broadcom environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong proficiency in IaC with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• DevSecOps & CI/CD: Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Automation Scripting: Advanced scripting skills for automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or VMware Certified Professional/Advanced Professional (VCP/VCAP).
• DoD Cloud Compliance: Strong understanding of the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CCSRG) and experience operating within Impact Level 5 (IL5) or Impact Level 6 (IL6) environments.
• Advanced Technologies: Practical experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift) and hybrid cloud integration.
• Mission Experience: Prior experience supporting USCENTCOM HQ, major combatant commands (COCOMs), or specialized tactical military networks.
• Methodologies: Experience working within ITIL aligned IT service management frameworks (ITIL v4 Foundation or higher preferred).
• WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER:
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from and apply to solve real-world problems.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
• #ARMA
• #CENTCOM/CITS
• #GDITPRIORITY
• The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. 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:
• Less than 10%
• T elecommuting Options:
• Onsite
• Work Location:
• USA FL MacDill AFB
• Additional Work Locations:
• Total Rewards at GDIT:
• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan o

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Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications:

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