Principal Cloud Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Cloud Engineer Principal ensuring mission continuity and modern cloud solutions at GDIT. Collaborate in a dynamic team and tackle cloud-related challenges with cutting-edge technology.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $128,039 - $173,229 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the opportunity as a Cloud Engineer Principal and help ensure the mission is never interrupted
Designs, architects, deploys and maintains cloud solutions
Maintains the integrity and security of systems
Maintains all documentation
Supports and develops automation
Develop in languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python
Maintains/enhances knowledge of related (AWS / Azure / GCP / OCI) cloud services
Monitors and tunes the cloud systems to achieve optimum performance levels
Work across teams and external customer groups to develop strategy, design solutions, and advise implementation teams during infrastructure buildouts
Deal with escalations
Write and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions, knowledge articles, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
Experience with Cloud Computing - AWS / Azure / GCP / OCI
Technical Skills: Linux, Windows Server
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences at various levels of an organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Paid time off
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Competitive pay
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Hard Skills & Tools

BashPowerShellPythonLinuxWindows Servercloud solutionsautomationsystem integritysystem securityperformance tuning

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcustomer servicedocumentationescalation managementteamworkorganizational skills

Certifications

Technical TrainingCertification(s)Degree