Principal Network Engineer - Cloud

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$127K — $172K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in IT and network engineering
  • Hands-on expertise with major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI, GCP)
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD cloud frameworks (SCCA, VDMS, VDSS)
  • Strong proficiency with enterprise routing, switching, and data center technologies
  • Required DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification
  • Active Secret clearance with current Tier 5/SSBI
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical authority for DoD multi-platform environments
  • Drive cloud, network, and security strategy at the enterprise level
  • Engineer secure connectivity solutions for DoD systems and cloud providers
  • Support and develop multi-cloud architectures and integrations
  • Analyze and manage cloud resource utilization and performance
  • Create technical documentation and communicate strategies to stakeholders
  • Participate in cross-disciplinary technical problem-solving efforts

Benefits

  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • 401(k) plan with employee contribution matching
  • 15 days of paid leave plus 10 paid holidays annually
  • Flexible work weeks and multiple paid time off options
  • Paid Family Leave program offering up to 160 hours
  • Short/long-term disability and life insurance options
  • Continuous review of benefits package to ensure competitiveness
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cloud Architectures, Enterprise IT, Network Design, Technical Troubleshooting, WAN Troubleshooting
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Cloud SME with GDIT. In this senior technical role, you'll guide the modernization, migration, and sustainment of mission critical DoD IT environments. You serve as the enterprise technical authority-driving strategy, solving complex multi platform challenges, and influencing major DLA initiatives across cloud, network, and security domains.

Mission Impact
Enterprise Technical Leadership
• Serve as senior technical authority for complex, multi platform environments.
• Lead executive level project teams and shape enterprise cloud/network/security strategy.
• Provide expert analysis, engineering guidance, and executive level recommendations.
• Participate in Integrated Product Reviews and cross disciplinary problem solving.
Cloud Architecture & Integration
• Support and engineer multi cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP.
• Define enterprise standards for cloud integration, sustainment, and security alignment.
• Guide migration planning and ensure SCCA, VDMS, and VDSS compliance.
• Collaborate with CSPs and application teams to develop advanced Layer 7 health monitors.
• Analyze bandwidth, utilization, and architectural impacts for cloud initiatives.
• Manage Cloud Access Point (CAP) lifecycle and coordinate DISA Storefront provisioning.
Network & Security Engineering
• Engineer secure connectivity between DoD systems, SCCA, and CSPs.
• Design "break and inspect" architectures aligned with DISA cloud security requirements.
• Advance Zero Trust initiatives and ensure STIG/SRG compliance.
• Provide Tier 3/4 support for F5 ADCs (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM).
• Support enterprise routing, switching, and data center technologies (IPv6, BGP, MPLS/LDP).
Documentation & Communication
• Develop engineering diagrams, network maps, configurations, and sustainment documentation.
• Communicate highly complex technical concepts clearly to executive stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed:
• Active Secret clearance with current Tier 5/SSBI.
• 10+ years of experience across relevant IT disciplines.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (CASP+ CE, CISSP, CCNP Security, GCED, GCIH, CISA).
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise (CCNP E).
• Check Point CCSA.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Hands on expertise with Azure, AWS, OCI, GCP.
• Deep knowledge of DoD cloud frameworks (SCCA, VDMS, VDSS).
• Strong enterprise routing/switching/data center experience.
• Advanced F5 ADC proficiency.
• Experience with DISA Storefront/CAP provisioning.
• Strong understanding of STIG/SRG, Zero Trust, and executive level documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
• Cisco CCIE - Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE EI)
• Check Point CCSE
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
• Azure AZ 700 or AZ 305
• GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer or Cloud Architect
• CompTIA Cloud+

Hybrid role supporting DLA.
Onsite weekly at GDIT Vienna, VA, and at DLA HQ Fort Belvoir as required for SIPR work. Onsite cadence varies based on NIPR/SIPR workload.

The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. 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:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations:
Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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