Cloud Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology • Herndon, VA

1d • $140,821 - $190,523 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an experienced Cloud Administrator to optimize, implement, and maintain cloud-based systems. The role involves deploying and debugging systems and executing new cloud initiatives. The administrator will develop and maintain cloud solutions in line with customer best practices and guidance, support clients, and recommend improvements based on customer needs. This is an onsite position at a customer site in Herndon, Virginia. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience developing software using languages such as Java, Python, C++, or Ruby.
• Strong programming skills to interpret and implement code properly.
• Experience with AWS services and platforms, including S3, RDS, EC2, ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, and CloudFormation; Docker; and Ansible.
• Documented experience with open-source technology, software development, and systems engineering.
• Demonstrated experience using DevOps tools such as GitHub and Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Strong understanding of web services, APIs, and REST.
• Demonstrated experience working with an Agile Scrum-based development team.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Assessment & Authorization process and associated artifact collection process.

Responsibilities

• Optimize, implement, and maintain cloud-based systems.
• Deploy and debug systems and execute new cloud initiatives.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
• Review existing systems regularly and recommend improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with customer best practices and guidance.
• Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on customer needs.
• Work with an Agile Scrum-based development team.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid time off plans that include vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, personal accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior