Cloud Engineer Sr Principal

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Type: Remote
Job Location: United States

GDIT is looking for a highly skilled Cloud Systems Engineer Senior Advisor to join our remote team and support mission-critical cloud operations. As a Cloud Systems Engineer Senior Advisor, you will design, automate, and manage secure enterprise-level cloud infrastructure—primarily within Microsoft Azure Gov Cloud—with opportunities to expand into Oracle Gov Cloud. If you’re passionate about automation, infrastructure-as-code, and creating resilient systems, this is your chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while shaping the future of government IT solutions.


Why Join GDIT as a Cloud Systems Engineer Senior Advisor?

  • Work on mission-critical cloud infrastructure in a high-impact role.

  • Salary range: $136,000 – $184,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

  • Remote flexibility with a full-flex work week for work-life balance.

  • Professional growth with paid education, certifications, and internal mobility.

  • Inclusive culture with equal opportunity for all professionals.


Cloud Systems Engineer Senior Advisor – Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

As a Cloud Systems Engineer Senior Advisor, you will:

  • Design, develop, and manage secure Azure Gov Cloud environments (with Oracle Gov Cloud support).

  • Automate infrastructure and server deployment using code (Terraform, Bicep, JSON, YAML).

  • Build, test, and deploy infrastructure as code to improve compliance, security, and monitoring.

  • Support enterprise cloud operations and provide tier III cloud infrastructure support.

Development & Deployment Support

  • Collaborate with Enterprise Applications, Cybersecurity, and Server teams.

  • Use developer tools like PowerShell, Python, Git, and Visual Studio Code.

  • Implement serverless, Docker, and Kubernetes-based solutions.

  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and API integrations for cloud systems.

Security, Monitoring & Compliance

  • Manage tagging, logging, and compliance requirements through automation.

  • Enforce Azure cloud security best practices.

  • Present technical strategies to stakeholders and senior management.

  • Provide proactive monitoring and incident response support.


What You’ll Bring

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or 14+ years of IT/cloud experience (10+ years required).

  • 5+ years designing and automating enterprise cloud operations in Azure.

  • Strong coding, automation, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.).

  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless solutions.

  • Architecture-level cloud certification (Azure Solutions Architect preferred).

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Preferred:

  • Oracle Gov Cloud experience.

  • Infrastructure security and compliance knowledge.

  • Ability to work nights/weekends as needed.


GDIT Benefits & Rewards

  • Flexible remote work with full-flex scheduling.

  • 401(k) with company match.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and family leave.

  • Disability, life, accident, and critical illness coverage.

  • Career advancement programs and access to cutting-edge technology.


About GDIT

At GDIT, we transform government operations with advanced cloud, cyber, and AI-powered solutions. With 30,000 experts across 50+ countries, we deliver mission services and digital modernization to defense, intelligence, and government clients. Our goal is to create a safer, smarter world powered by innovation.


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