Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer building secure AWS and Azure infrastructure for GDIT’s U.S. government technology services.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,840 - $131,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure and scalable AWS and Azure cloud infrastructures, with a strong focus on automation using Terraform and Ansible. Proficient in collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver effective cloud solutions while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

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AWS Cloud InfrastructureAzure Cloud InfrastructureTerraform AutomationAnsible Configuration ManagementCI/CD Implementation

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure EngineeringInfrastructure as CodeWindows Systems AdministrationLinux Systems AdministrationCloud NetworkingCloud SecurityScripting with PowerShellScripting with PythonScripting with BashCloud-Native Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

GitAgile MethodologiesDevOps PracticesMonitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationAzure CertificationTerraform Certification

Industry Keywords

Public TrustRegulated EnvironmentApplication Hosting ArchitecturesCloud MigrationsCustom Cloud Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudFirewallsLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and support secure, reliable, and scalable AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure for application and data hosting
Work with customers and engineers to understand requirements and deliver appropriate solutions
Develop and enhance standardized, reusable cloud infrastructure services and automation using Terraform, Ansible, and related technologies
Contribute to shared modules and enterprise Git repositories
Configure and integrate compute, storage, database, identity, networking, security, monitoring, backup, and related cloud 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 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
Collaborate with senior engineers on complex designs and initiatives
Work with customers and team members to translate requirements into effective cloud solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA and 4+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience, in an IT-related discipline
4+ years of related experience
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
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration, patching, monitoring, certificate management, data protection, backup, and application hosting
Working knowledge of cloud networking and security, 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
Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
Experience with Agile and DevOps practices
Ability to communicate technical solutions, issues, and recommendations to customers and engineers
Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Must provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility
Less than 10% travel required
Preferred: application hosting architectures, cloud migrations, custom cloud solutions, containerized or data-intensive workloads, relevant AWS/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 focused on career goals
Medical plan options, including plans 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, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
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
Competitive salary
Military-friendly workplace
Award-winning culture of innovation