Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer building secure AWS and Azure infrastructure for GDIT’s NIH hosting program. Automating provisioning, deployments, monitoring, and customer-specific hosting solutions.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,813 - $161,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS and Azure, with a strong focus on automation through Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform and Ansible. Proficient in collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable infrastructure services and maintain compliance.

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AWS Cloud InfrastructureAzure Cloud InfrastructureInfrastructure as CodeTerraform AutomationCI/CD Implementation

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure EngineeringWindows Systems AdministrationLinux Systems AdministrationCloud Networking ConceptsSecurity and Compliance ManagementDatabase ManagementAutomation ScriptingMonitoring and LoggingConfiguration ManagementTechnical Solution Implementation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAnsiblePowerShellPythonBashGitAgile MethodologiesDevOps Practices

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationMicrosoft Azure CertificationTerraform Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud SolutionsInfrastructure SolutionsEnterprise ITRegulated Environment ExperienceApplication Hosting Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudFirewallsLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and support secure, reliable, scalable AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure for applications and data
Work with customers and engineers to understand requirements and deliver appropriate infrastructure solutions
Develop and enhance standardized, reusable cloud infrastructure services and automation using Terraform, Ansible, and related technologies
Contribute to shared modules and enterprise Git-managed code repositories
Configure and integrate cloud compute, storage, databases, identity, networking, security, monitoring, backup, and related services
Develop and support automation and CI/CD capabilities for infrastructure provisioning and application deployments
Reduce manual effort and improve reliability and operational efficiency
Troubleshoot infrastructure, operating system, automation, application hosting, and cloud integration issues
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve technical problems
Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, implementation procedures, and security/compliance artifacts
Participate in Agile activities, technical design discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement efforts
Support secure cloud services and maintain authorization

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience, in an IT-related discipline
Experience engineering and supporting cloud or enterprise infrastructure solutions in a professional IT environment
Experience independently implementing well-defined technical solutions and collaborating with senior engineers on complex designs
Experience working with technical teams, customers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Hands-on AWS and/or Azure experience, including compute, storage, databases, networking, identity and access management, security, and monitoring
Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, and automation experience using Terraform and Ansible
Experience developing or modifying reusable modules in shared, Git-managed codebases
Windows and Linux systems administration experience, including patching, monitoring, certificate management, data protection, backup, and application hosting
Knowledge of cloud networking and security concepts, including VPCs/virtual networks, load balancing, VPNs, firewalls, IAM/RBAC, encryption, and secure connectivity
CI/CD and scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies
Experience with cloud-native monitoring and logging for troubleshooting infrastructure, operating system, networking, automation, and application hosting issues
Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
Experience with Agile and DevOps practices
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Ability to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility
US citizenship is not required
Preferred: application hosting architectures, cloud migrations, custom cloud solutions, containerized or data-intensive workloads, relevant AWS/Microsoft Azure/Terraform/DevOps/infrastructure certifications, and regulated-environment experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team supporting career goals
Full medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company matching
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, personal time, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on hire date
10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on hire date
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
Wellness programs
Military-friendly workplace