Remote (Global)

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is hiring a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Architect, deploy, and oversee cloud environments using AWS technologies including AWS Transform, AWS DMS, and AWS Aurora PostgreSQL.
  • Leverage AI-powered coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot for code generation, automation of infrastructure workflows, and performance improvements.
  • Apply Infrastructure as Code methodologies with Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation to enable repeatable and stable deployments.
  • Adhere to Site Reliability Engineering principles to enhance system resilience and operational efficiency.
  • Perform resource optimization through performance analysis, capacity forecasting, and cost management of cloud assets.
  • Ensure continuous monitoring and operational health of cloud platforms to support high availability, scalability, and security for the DOIS system.
  • Partner with development and operations teams to embed cloud infrastructure into CI/CD workflows and align with DevSecOps standards.
  • Enforce adherence to USPS security policies, data governance rules, and regulatory compliance across all cloud deployments.
  • Create and update technical documentation such as system diagrams, configuration code, and operational runbooks.
  • Respond to cloud incidents with root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution support.
  • Build and sustain comprehensive reporting systems by applying full-stack development expertise to connect front-end visualization tools with backend data pipelines and storage solutions.

Work Arrangement

Remote

Other

  • Candidate must be eligible for Public Trust clearance and pass a comprehensive government background check, including form submissions and fingerprinting.
  • This role requires U.S. residency for the past five years under specific conditions: U.S. citizens must not have been outside the U.S. (including territories) for more than 6 consecutive months in the last 3 years unless exceptions apply; non-U.S. citizens must not have been outside for more than 90 consecutive days in that period.
  • Scheduled weekly working hours are 40.
  • No travel is required for this position.
  • Telecommuting is permitted.
  • Work location is fully remote with no fixed physical office requirement.
Required Skills
TerraformAnsibleCloudFormationInfrastructure as Code (IaC)
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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Offers leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development.
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Job Details
Category infrastructure
Posted 6 months ago