REQ#: RQ214938Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Pipeline Your Impact
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Job Description
Transform technology into opportunity as a Cloud Developer SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your career. Your work will be an important part of transforming our clients for the modern age and helping them face any obstacle.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cloud Developer SME, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Cloud Developer SME joining our dynamic team to work in a fast-paced environment with engineering, migration, and operations. We’re looking for a self-starter to work both as part of the team and on individual assignments in an environment of customer mission delivery, integrity, and communications.
We’re looking to fill this role with someone who currently has the cloud experience, certifications, and skills necessary to execute in large environments, is flexible and enjoys tackling challenges, and desires to join a large team that is building and sustaining a large, multi-tenant cloud platform/enterprise and migrating/expanding/automating it. If this sounds like you and you’d like to learn and grow with a team while delivering important program milestones, then we’d love to hear from you!
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Cloud Developer SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our federal customers. You will play a crucial role via the following:
Develop a data strategy vision for users with high-end analytical needs by conducting technical briefings, prototyping, road mapping, and creating architecture diagrams. This involves building a data platform that supports data flows/pipelines, Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) / Extract, Load and Transform (ELT) and orchestration, data lake/data warehousing, geospatial analysis and services, big data query and analysis.Support stakeholder activities using popular languages, tools, packages, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning frameworks within on-premise or cloud environmentsSupports program with Fin-Ops initiatives focusing on optimization and efficiency, automation, utilizing industry best practices, integrating data and infrastructure security in all components of the architecture and fostering strong stakeholder relationshipsDesign and architect robust Azure Government cloud infrastructures, including virtual networks, subnets, firewall rules, and VM configurations, to meet project requirements for scalability, high availability, and securityDemonstrate strong knowledge of Azure Databricks, Azure Domain Transfer (ADT), and use of KubernetesUse Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Azure Resource Manager/Bicep templates) to provision and manage cloud resourcesEnable consistent environmental builds across development, staging, and production in compliance with FedRAMP deployment processesIntegrate identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC) into the infrastructure designEnsure least-privilege access to resources and implement multi-factor authentication and role segregation in line with NIST SP 800-53 controlsIncorporate government security standards (DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks) when configuring OS images and network settingsEnsure data protections such as encryption at rest/in transit (using Azure Key Vault and SSL/TLS) are in placePlan and implement network connectivity (ExpressRoute or VPN) and cross-domain solutions if neededLink Azure Secret or on-premises environment, carefully managing data flows to maintain compliance with classified network policiesLead technical decision-making and peer reviews for architecture changesCreate detailed design documentation and diagramsGuide engineering teams on best practices for cloud resource utilization and cost optimization
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cloud Developer SME must have:
Education:
Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
Experience: 10+ years of related experience
Required Skills:
Cloud experience in Azure/Cloud.govHands-on experience with navigating Microsoft’s Azure Platform, Azure CLI, Terraform/BicepNetwork Architecture: Active Directory, Load traffic management (Load balancers), WAF (Web Application Firewall)Knowledge of Ansible and PowerShell DSCExpert knowledge of programming languages and technologies, including Python, Java, PHP, Apex, Drupal, SharePoint, Atlassian, GitLab, .NET, Salesforce, Docker and Containers, NGINX, Postgres, Ruby on RailsExperience with software development cyclesComprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trendsStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Skills:
Visio experience and other analytics and reporting tools as desired by the customerKnowledge of Service Now and other IT Operations ManagementExperience using MS Visio for updating diagramsExperience working in Federal or State government environments
Required Certification(s): Must possess at least one or more of the following:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer AssociateISC2: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Security Clearance Level: Must possess an active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment
US Citizenship Required
Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. A minimum of 3 days a week on-site work at a customer location will be required
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 opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.