General Dynamics Information Technology · 13 hours ago
Cloud Developer SME
USA DC Washington
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $264K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Cloud Developer SME to transform technology into opportunity for mission-critical government projects. The role involves developing data strategies, designing cloud infrastructures, and supporting stakeholders in a dynamic team environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 environments
Supports 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 relationships
Design 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 security
Demonstrate strong knowledge of Azure Databricks, Azure Domain Transfer (ADT), and use of Kubernetes
Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Azure Resource Manager/Bicep templates) to provision and manage cloud resources
Enable consistent environmental builds across development, staging, and production in compliance with FedRAMP deployment processes
Integrate identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC) into the infrastructure design
Ensure least-privilege access to resources and implement multi-factor authentication and role segregation in line with NIST SP 800-53 controls
Incorporate government security standards (DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks) when configuring OS images and network settings
Ensure data protections such as encryption at rest/in transit (using Azure Key Vault and SSL/TLS) are in place
Plan and implement network connectivity (ExpressRoute or VPN) and cross-domain solutions if needed
Link Azure Secret or on-premises environment, carefully managing data flows to maintain compliance with classified network policies
Lead technical decision-making and peer reviews for architecture changes
Create detailed design documentation and diagrams
Guide engineering teams on best practices for cloud resource utilization and cost optimization
Qualification
Required
Secret clearance level must currently possess
Secret clearance level must be able to obtain
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
Cloud experience in Azure/Cloud.gov
Hands-on experience with navigating Microsoft's Azure Platform, Azure CLI, Terraform/Bicep
Network Architecture: Active Directory, Load traffic management (Load balancers), WAF (Web Application Firewall)
Knowledge of Ansible and PowerShell DSC
Expert knowledge of programming languages and technologies, including Python, Java, PHP, Apex, Drupal, SharePoint, Atlassian, GitLab, .NET, Salesforce, Docker and Containers, NGINX, Postgres, Ruby on Rails
Experience with software development cycles
Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trends
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Must possess at least one or more of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, ISC2: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Must possess an active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment
Preferred
Visio experience and other analytics and reporting tools as desired by the customer
Knowledge of Service Now and other IT Operations Management
Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
Experience working in Federal or State government environments
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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