Principal Cloud Engineer with Database Expertise
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a skilled Principal Cloud Engineer with Database Expertise to support the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of cloud‑based database systems across complex federal environments. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in cloud platforms, database technologies, automation, and security to ensure resilient, high‑performance, highly available data services that meet mission-critical requirements. As a Principal Cloud Engineer with Database Expertise, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role in the following: Design, deploy, and administer database solutions across cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud using native cloud database services (RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, Cloud SQL, etc.). Perform configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching, replication, and monitoring of cloud-hosted databases. Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM) to automate database provisioning and configuration. Optimize query performance, indexing strategies, and storage usage for mission-critical applications. Implement, monitor, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions. Manage database security, encryption, IAM roles, auditing, and compliance in accordance with federal security standards (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, etc.). Collaborate with application, cloud engineering, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to design scalable and secure data architectures. Troubleshoot database incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and provide timely remediation across production and non-production environments. Support migration of legacy on-prem database systems to cloud-native or cloud-hosted platforms. Maintain documentation for system configurations, operational procedures, and data workflows.
Requirements
- BA/BS or equivalent
- 8+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5+ years of experience in Azure with a focus in databases
- Experience designing, deploying, and administering cloud database solutions
- Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.).
- Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and DevOps concepts.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, ELK, Grafana, etc.).
- Strong understanding of database security, encryption, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to support critical systems in a fast-paced, mission-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels and explain technical concepts to individuals at varying skill levels
- Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment
- US Citizenship Required
Nice To Haves
- Cloud Engineering
- Cloud Platform
- Database Technologies
- AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud
- RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, Cloud SQL
- Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM
- FedRAMP, NIST 800-53
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and administer database solutions across cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud using native cloud database services (RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, Cloud SQL, etc.).
- Perform configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching, replication, and monitoring of cloud-hosted databases.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM) to automate database provisioning and configuration.
- Optimize query performance, indexing strategies, and storage usage for mission-critical applications.
- Implement, monitor, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions.
- Manage database security, encryption, IAM roles, auditing, and compliance in accordance with federal security standards (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, etc.).
- Collaborate with application, cloud engineering, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to design scalable and secure data architectures.
- Troubleshoot database incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and provide timely remediation across production and non-production environments.
- Support migration of legacy on-prem database systems to cloud-native or cloud-hosted platforms.
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, operational procedures, and data workflows.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Full-flex work week
- Variety of medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- 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
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
