Cloud Engineer

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Cloud Engineer Job Locations USA-VA-Chantilly Job ID 2019-67661 Number of Positions 1 Job Function Information Technology Security Clearance Level Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Full/Part Time Full Time Job Description We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and thats important.GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day.We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge that we cant turn into opportunity. And our work depends on a Cloud Engineer joining our team to support Government activities at McLean, VA.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cloud Engineer supporting the customer, you will be trusted to solve complex IT issues and provide exceptional customer service. More specifically:The Customer is seeking a SME level Cloud Engineer passionate about new technologies and solving complex problems. Candidate must be willing to work across multiple engineering teams to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions. Successful candidate will have extensive experience engineering efficient continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and developing strategic plans to introduce or improve IaaS best practices.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Planning, designing and developing cloud-based applications.Managing cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle.Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training as required.Using your extensive knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed.Certification as an AWS Solutions Architect, Cloud Security Certification, and/or OpenStack Administrator Certification a plus. (Other cloud-related certification also a plus.)Experience working with OpenStack, Linux/UNIX, Docker.Experience in a Cloud Engineer role or related position.Ability to write code using AWS security best practices (e.g., not using secret and access keys in the code, instead using IAM roles)Ability to author, maintain, and debug code modules on AWSProficiency writing code for serverless applications [Lambda]DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in developing software using languages such as Java, Python, C++ or Ruby.Experience with SOA applications and cloud-based services, preferably AWS.Knowledge of web services, API, REST and RPC.Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks.Database experience, including knowledge of SQL and NoSQL, and related data stores such as Postgres. and develop best practices for larger Cloud Engineer team.WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOUAlignment to a mission-critical role that directly impacts the customers ability to effectively execute its mission.Direct engagement with contractor leadership that centers upon career development/mobility, enhanced performance evaluation, and corporate information sharing & networking opportunities.Placement on a dynamic team of talented professionals that organically fosters an environment of innovation, collaboration, and trust. Education BA/BS in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience Qualifications 15+ years of related experienceSecurity Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with PolygraphAs a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering, professional services and simulation and training to customers in the defense, federal civilian government, health, homeland security, intelligence, state and local government and commercial sectors. With approximately 32,000 professionals worldwide, the company delivers IT enterprise solutions, manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs and provides mission support services. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.#DPOST#CJPOST#SWDevIC#ISDCJ#HolidayCheer#ComebackGDIT#OpportunityOwned#GDITCareers#GDITLife#WeAreGDIT Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed! Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs

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