Cloud Developer Principal

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

GDIT/ARMA-Global is currently pursuing a qualified candidate to serve as Cloud Developer Principal to support the design, development, engineering, integration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of critical cloud technologies for our customers.

Company Overview

GDIT/ARMA-Global is a full-service integrator delivering a wide range of Information Technology-based services for Government and Commercial clients. We bring extensive experience overseeing the design, implementation, execution, and sustainment of domestic and international programs with an emphasis on delivering critical, no-fail mission support. GDIT/ARMA-Global prides itself on providing creative solutions to client challenges through talent and expertise committed to customer success.

Responsibilities

As a Cloud Developer Principal, you will support customer mission objectives by designing, developing, integrating, securing, and sustaining cloud‑based applications and services. You will collaborate with multi‑discipline teams to build scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions that enhance enterprise operations.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, integrate, and maintain cloud‑hosted applications and services

• Build elastic, highly available, and fault‑tolerant cloud solutions using modern cloud architectures

• Automate deployment pipelines and infrastructure using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into cloud‑based technical solutions

• Migrate legacy on‑premise systems to cloud environments using established patterns and automation tools

• Integrate cloud applications with identity, authentication, authorization, and directory services

• Ensure solutions adhere to cloud and cybersecurity best practices including zero‑trust, RBAC, and secure configuration guidelines

• Support cloud operations, troubleshooting, sustainment, and continuous improvement activities

• Participate in cloud architecture, design, and modernization discussions

• Maintain documentation for cloud environments, deployments, and configurations

• Brief leadership and stakeholders on cloud development activities, risks, and planned enhancements

• Provide training, user guides, and knowledge transfer for newly delivered cloud capabilities

• Monitor emerging cloud technologies and proposing enhancements to improve efficiency, reliability, and security

• Lead cloud development tasks, supporting project milestones, and performing hands-on coding, testing, and deployment

• Execute approved cloud strategies and fostering productive relationships across teams to deliver resilient cloud services

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of DoW and Air Force Special Operations

• Familiarity with Department of Defense Architecture Framework viewpoints

• Experience developing, integrating, or sustaining applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP acceptable)

• Strong working knowledge of cloud services such as: Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Containerization (Docker), AWS CLI, CloudFormation, Ansible Playbooks

• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation using tools such as: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions

• Experience with identity and directory services including: Active Directory, Identity Access Management and federation tools, Keycloak, Red Hat SSO, PKI / certificates

• Strong understanding of Linux (RHEL) and Windows operating systems

• Experience developing cloud components using modern programming or scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)

• Ability to troubleshoot cloud applications across development, testing, and production environments

• Experience with configuration management, version control, and code repositories (GitLab, GitHub)

• Experience implementing secure cloud configurations aligned with RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and DevSecOps principles

• Ability to create and maintain cloud system documentation, diagrams, baseline configurations, deployment artifacts, and user guides

• Ability to work independently as well as within collaborative team environments

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly

• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to research and communicate solutions effectively

Security Requirements

• Must have a SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI (TS/SCI)

Location

• Onsite - Mary Esther, FL

Physical Demands

• Lift over 35 LBS

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an administrative office environment

Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• BS in a related technical field or equivalent experience plus required years of experience

• 5+ years of combined DoW and/or Commercial industry IT experience

  • Two (2) of the five (5) years’ experience must be implementing/sustaining enterprise-level solutions in a production cloud environment

• Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent) Required

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Required

• Linux+ Desired

Citizenship Requirement:

• US citizenship

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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate | Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Amazon Web Services (AWS)

CompTIA Linux+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required