Principal Cloud Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary: $157,250–$212,750 / yr
Posted: 72 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $181k

This role $185k

$124k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $156,600–$205,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Principal Cloud Engineer

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Principal Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly serves as a critical member of the engineering team, where you will design, architect, deploy, and maintain complex cloud solutions. Your daily responsibilities involve migrating data from legacy systems to the cloud, managing Microsoft 365 applications including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive, and automating administrative tasks using PowerShell scripts. You will also conduct risk assessments, manage project timelines, and identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization. To succeed in this role, you must possess expertise in Azure services, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python, and cloud security governance. The work focuses on modernizing infrastructure and ensuring seamless integration and performance for critical systems while maintaining strict compliance standards within a high-security environment to ensure mission continuity and operational stability.

Skills

Azure Microsoft 365 Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) PowerShell Python Exchange Online SharePoint Teams OneDrive Cloud Security Cloud Architecture Migration Automation Cloud Services

What you'll do

Design, architect, deploy, and maintain cloud solutions for clients.
Migrate data from on-premises or legacy systems to the cloud environment.
Administer Microsoft 365 applications including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripts.
Implement security, compliance policies, and governance across cloud platforms.
Monitor system health and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Identify opportunities for optimization and cost savings in the cloud environment.
Document configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure operational continuity.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
5 or more years of related experience required.
Technical training, certification, or degree required.
Two cloud certifications in Azure or AWS are required.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required.
Proficiency in Azure services, Microsoft 365 administration, and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code is required.
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly.

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