Cloud Developer Principal

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Interim Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: AWS Cloud Computing, Cloud Based Solutions, Cloud Development, GitHub, Technology Implementations Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Company Overview GDIT/ARMA-Global is a full-service integrator delivering a wide range of Information Technology-based services for Government and Commercial clients. We bring extensive experience overseeing the design, implementation, execution, and sustainment of domestic and international programs with an emphasis on delivering critical, no-fail mission support. GDIT/ARMA-Global prides itself on providing creative solutions to client challenges through talent and expertise committed to customer success. Join our team as a Cloud Engineer and play a key role in building secure, scalable, mission‑critical solutions for DoW and Air Force Special Operations. Work with cross-functional teams to build scalable, resilient, and secure solutions—primarily in AWS—while modernizing legacy systems and improving enterprise operations. In this role, you will: Design, develop, and maintain cloud-hosted applications and services Architect elastic, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions Automate deployments and infrastructure using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code Migrate on-premises systems to cloud environments using established patterns and tools Integrate identity, authentication, authorization, and directory services Apply and enforce cybersecurity best practices (zero trust, RBAC, RMF, STIGs, DevSecOps) Support day-to-day cloud operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement Develop and maintain documentation and training materials, brief leadership on risks, status, and enhancements Lead cloud development efforts, including hands-on coding, testing, and deployment This role requires strong AWS/cloud expertise (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Docker, CloudFormation, Ansible), CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), Linux/Windows proficiency, scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python), and a solid background in identity and directory services (AD, IAM, Keycloak, PKI). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience supporting DoW and Air Force Special Operations missions; familiarity with DoWAF viewpoints Proven experience developing, integrating, and sustaining applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP acceptable) Proficiency with core cloud services and tools (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Docker, AWS CLI, CloudFormation, Ansible) Hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) Expertise in identity and access management and federation (Active Directory, IAM, Keycloak, Red Hat SSO, PKI/certificates) Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and Windows operating systems and scripting/programming (e.g., Bash, Python) Ability to troubleshoot cloud applications across development, test, and production environments Experience with configuration management, version control, and code repositories (GitLab, GitHub) Demonstrated ability to implement secure cloud configurations aligned with RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and DevSecOps principles Strong documentation skills, including system diagrams, baseline configurations, deployment artifacts, and user guides. Education, Certification and Experience Requirements BS in a related technical field or equivalent experience plus required years of experience 5+ years of combined DoW and/or Commercial industry IT experience Two (2) of the five (5) years’ experience must be implementing/sustaining enterprise-level solutions in a production cloud environment Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent) Required AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Required Linux+ Desired Security Requirements Must have a SECRET clearance as required Location Onsite - Mary Esther, FL Citizenship Requirement: US citizenship GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 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: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission. #armajobs #gditpriority The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA FL Mary Esther Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offeri