Cloud Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$182,750–$247,250 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $215k
$123k most similar roles pay here $261k

This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$188,367 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $215k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph As a Cloud Engineer, you will join the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support a cyber security customer by securing nation-level infrastructure. You will perform technical liaison and integration support with external vendors while navigating the Assessment & Authorization process. Your daily work involves managing cloud environments using AWS services like S3, Lambda, and CloudFormation, alongside Azure components such as VM’s and Kubernetes. You will build and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, implementing deployment strategies like blue-green updates. The role requires proficiency in programming languages including Python, Java, and TypeScript, along with scripting in Bash or PowerShell. You will utilize monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana, while ensuring security compliance through NIST and FIPS frameworks. Essential skills include networking expertise, CI/CD automation via Jenkins or GitLab, and infrastructure management using Terraform.

What you'll do

  • Manage and deploy cloud infrastructure using AWS services like S3, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
  • Orchestrate containerized applications using Docker and manage Kubernetes clusters and deployment strategies.
  • Develop scripts and applications using programming languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript.
  • Automate infrastructure and deployment workflows using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Implement security best practices and compliance frameworks including NIST, FIPS, and RBAC.
  • Monitor system performance and logs using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack.
  • Provide technical liaison and integration support for external vendors and In-Q-Tel.
  • Support the customer's Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes to ensure secure operations.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • 5+ years of Cloud Engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript, and scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Perl.
  • Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.) and containerization tools like Docker.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployment strategies, and monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana.
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Polygraph.

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