Cloud Architect/Engineer (AWS) Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA TX Home Office (TXHOME), TX

6h•$169,604 - $229,464•Remote

About The Position

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as an AWS Cloud Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will support government missions by designing, deploying, and optimizing secure and scalable AWS environments. You will help engineer cloud-native solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and operational efficiency—while ensuring the environment aligns with both short- and long-term organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent.
At least 10 years of progressive IT experience, including designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based solutions in AWS environments.
Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Prefer advanced cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS services.
Executing AWS migration strategies including rehosting, re-platforming, and refactoring of applications and infrastructure.
Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Establishing and enforcing AWS architecture standards to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and scalable operations.
Applying AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks (such as FedRAMP and NIST 800-53), including IAM governance and Zero Trust principles.
Managing cost optimization, performance tuning, and resource monitoring across AWS-native services.
Implementing and operating containerized applications using Amazon ECS, EKS, and/or Docker.
Integrating AWS services with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, deployments, and infrastructure provisioning.
Collaborating with stakeholders and leading technical discussions to align AWS solutions with mission and organizational objectives.

Benefits

Competitive pay
PTO
comprehensive benefits
wellness packages
401(k) with company match
Full-flex work week
variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
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.