Senior Principal Azure Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

2d•$170,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Senior Principal Azure Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
10+ years of related experience required
at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.
5+ years Azure Il5/IL6 environments
CompTia Security+ is required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and Implementation
Experience design and development of network solutions in an Azure Il5 and Il6 environment
Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN
Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor
Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required:
Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Experience working in Federal or State government environments
Ability to work independently and remotely

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing
Managing ‘Replication Traffic’ over ExpressRoute/VPN and configuration isolation VNET’s for testing
Act as the POC for all Azure networking issues, guiding architecture decisions, and advising leadership.
Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while optimizing performance and availability
Responsible for securing infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations
Experience with building and managing Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
Work with, support and mentor System Administrators in the support of administrating accounts, configuring VMs, implementation of monitoring tools, and patch management.
Work with Cloud Architect to support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations, utilizing automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations.
Oversee all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each VM or server.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
competitive pay
paid time off
variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
a 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.
full flex work weeks where possible
a 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 are provided or available.