Azure Cloud Engineer
About The Position
Advance your career while shaping the future of cloud operations that support GDIT enterprise environments. Step into the role of Azure Cloud Engineer at GDIT, where technologists are empowered to grow meaningful careers while continually evolving their skills. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As an Azure Cloud Engineer, the work you do at GDIT directly strengthens the reliability, security, and scalability of GDIT’s cloud ecosystem. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring our operations are supported by resilient, high‑performing Azure and Oracle cloud services, enabling rapid delivery, secure operations, and continuous modernization.
Requirements
- 8+ years of IT engineering experience, 12+ in lieu of no degree
- 5+ years hands-on experience managing Azure cloud operations
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, security, and automation.
- Experience with PowerShell, Python, JSON, YAML, Git, and cloud-native CLIs.
- Experience working with serverless, Docker and Kubernetes.
- Windows and Linux OS experience.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work in an on-call rotation as required
Nice To Haves
- An additional 4 years of equivalent experience OR an Azure Certification may substitute for a Bachelor's degree
- Demonstrated experience with Oracle Gov Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and AWS Gov infrastructure experience/certification
Responsibilities
- Support Azure‑focused cloud engineering initiatives, ensuring stable, secure, and compliant cloud operations that directly enable organizational mission success
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including cybersecurity, application, and infrastructure partners to ensure cloud platforms align with mission and operational requirements.
- Drive innovation in automation, cloud optimization, and operational efficiency to enhance service delivery, reduce downtime, and quickly resolve mission-impacting challenges.
- Utilize advanced cloud engineering tools and technologies such as Azure CLI, PowerShell, IaC frameworks, Kubernetes, Oracle Cloud services, and supporting AWS capabilities to modernize and sustain the cloud environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Full flex work weeks
- 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Family Leave program
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
