Cloud Engineer Principal - Azure

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: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker Container, Microsoft Azure IaaS, Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Python Software Development Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: GDIT is seeking a Cloud Engineer Principal to support our internal GDIT Internal Government Cloud Azure and Oracle environments. In this role, you will help maintain the reliability, security, and performance of our cloud systems using infrastructure as code while working closely with cross functional teams across the organization. This position is ideal for someone with strong operational awareness, attention to detail, and a passion for coding and cloud technologies. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Cloud Engineer Principal supporting internal GDIT operations, you will be trusted to work in our enterprise cloud environment and develop better processes through automation. In this role, a typical day will include: Work as part of a highly technical engineering team responsible for Azure cloud infrastructure, application support, and day to day cloud operations. Support development of automation and operational tooling for Azure environments, with secondary support for Oracle Government Cloud. Participate in building, testing, and deploying cloud-based solutions, including serverless applications and containerized workloads. Build, maintain, and optimize infrastructure-as-code solutions that support applications, architecture, and platform services. Collaborate closely with Application, Cybersecurity, and Server/Infrastructure teams to ensure a secure, resilient, and fully automated cloud environment. Manage cloud infrastructure deployments, compliance controls, and configuration management through code and automation frameworks. Use Python, PowerShell, Visual Studio Code, Git, and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to design and deliver repeatable, scalable solutions. Design, automate, deploy, test, and monitor cloud-native applications, compliance tooling, and operational workflows using both off the shelf and custom-developed solutions. Provide Tier III cloud infrastructure support for internal stakeholders, external customers, and vendor partners, rapidly diagnosing and resolving issues. Work across a broad set of Azure and Oracle services including serverless technologies, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and Azure AI/ML services, leveraging related APIs. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cloud Engineer Principal must have: Bachelor’s degree or an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree 10+ years of overall IT engineering experience. 5+ years designing, automating, and supporting enterprise applications using code. 5+ years of experience working on cloud infrastructure managing cloud operations in Azure. Hands on experience debugging, coding and documenting infrastructure as code. Demonstrated experience gathering requirements and presenting solutions to technical and business stakeholders. Strong problem solving skills with the ability to triage and escalate effectively. Ability to document processes clearly and maintain accurate operational records. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams. Ability to obtain and maintain any required government clearances (if applicable). Ability to take on-call and work some nights and weekends. US Persons Required Technical Skills: Should have at least an Azure Associate level cloud certification. Proficient with infrastructure as code. Proficient with developer tool sets such as PowerShell, Visual Studio Code, Git, JSON, YAML, Python. Be proficient in using Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell modules and API calls to manage resources. Hands on experience with serverless computing, Docker, and Kubernetes. Windows and Linux OS experience. 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 Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace #gditpriority The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $172,500. 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: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Falls Church Additional Work Locations: 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. 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