Senior Principal Azure Engineer

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support the missions that matter. From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world while building new skills to propel your career forward.

Job Description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a  Senior Principal Azure Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing
• Managing ‘Replication Traffic’ over ExpressRoute/VPN and configuration isolation VNET’s for testing
• Act as the POC for all Azure networking issues, guiding architecture decisions, and advising leadership.
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while optimizing performance and availability
• Responsible for securing infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations
• Experience with building and managing Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
• Work with, support and mentor System Administrators in the support of administrating accounts, configuring VMs, implementation of monitoring tools, and patch management.
• Work with Cloud Architect to support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations, utilizing automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations.
• Oversee all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each VM or server.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of related experience required, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.
• 5+ years Azure Il5/IL6 environments

Required Certification(s):

• CompTia Security+ is required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
• Other work-dependent certifications a plus

Required Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and Implementation
• Experience design and development of network solutions in an Azure Il5 and Il6 environment
• Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN
• Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
• Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required:

• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment
• US Citizenship required

LOCATION:

Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required

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 software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

#TechModernization

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

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

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required