Principal Network Engineer - Cloud
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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.
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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.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
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