Cloud Integration Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Groton, CT

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a mid-level Cloud Integrator with hands-on AWS experience to design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure and integration solutions across complex, multi-platform systems. The role combines AWS expertise with Kubernetes, DevOps practices, and systems integration to deliver reliable, scalable environments. The position is onsite or flex at the Groton, Connecticut facility. The role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire; selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field and at least three years of professional AWS experience. A separate basic-qualifications statement also specifies a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus six months of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience working with AWS cloud services.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with core AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines, such as Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience administering both Windows and Linux systems.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic qualifications also list a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related STEM field plus at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• AWS certification, such as Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, or SysOps Administrator.
• Experience with AWS EKS, ECS, or Fargate for container orchestration.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
• Familiarity with AWS monitoring and logging tools, including CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Experience writing SQL database queries.
• Awareness of AWS cost management and optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with DoD or government cloud environments, including 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 environments.
• Build and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, with emphasis on AWS EKS.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Develop scripts and automation 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

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