Cloud Integration Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Groton, CT

4d•$90,833 - $100,767•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cloud Integrator with hands-on AWS experience to join our team. This mid-level position is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and integration solutions across complex multi-platform systems. The ideal candidate combines strong AWS cloud expertise with practical knowledge of Kubernetes, DevOps practices, and systems integration to deliver reliable, scalable environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience working with AWS cloud services in a professional environment
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance
Demonstrated experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Terraform)
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
Experience with both Windows and Linux system administration
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs)
Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps Administrator, or similar)
Experience with AWS EKS, ECS, or Fargate for container orchestration
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK)
Familiarity with AWS monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config)
Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar)
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
Experience writing database queries (SQL)
Awareness of cost management and optimization strategies in AWS
Familiarity with DoD or government cloud environments (AWS GovCloud)
Coursework, certifications, or project experience in cloud architecture or systems integration

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and EKS
Integrate software components and subsystems across cloud, Windows, and Linux operating environments
Build and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, with emphasis on AWS EKS
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows
Develop scripting and automation solutions to support cloud provisioning, integration, and DevOps workflows
Perform black box and grey box testing to validate system functionality and identify defects
Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization
Configure and manage AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and route tables
Write and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, integration guides, and system configuration records
Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot integration issues and verify system requirements
Participate in configuration management and version control practices
Support cybersecurity compliance efforts including IAM policy management, encryption, and secure cloud configurations