Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Solutions Architect

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Engineering, Cloud Platform, Cloud Technology

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

At GDIT, our people are the driving force behind our success. We are currently seeking a Solutions Director to join our dynamic team and play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining robust cloud environments. If you are passionate about delivering scalable and secure cloud solutions that empower businesses to innovate, this is your opportunity to excel and grow your career.

HOW A SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with architecture, development, and operations teams to deploy and optimize cloud-native applications and services.
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Monitor and manage cloud resources, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in cloud environments, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum reliability.
• Implement and enforce security best practices in the cloud, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment and scaling of applications in cloud environments.
• Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning, ensuring systems are prepared for unexpected events.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve operations and processes.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and learning.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 7+ years of experience in IT, with 3+ years in cloud engineering or similar roles.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Engineer).
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, storage, and compute services.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expertise in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or Stackdriver.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, compliance requirements, and tools (e.g., IAM, KMS, or Security Hub).
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions).
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimization techniques and tools such as AWS Cost Explorer or Azure Cost Management.
• Background in database management and cloud-based database services like RDS, Cosmos DB, or BigQuery.
• Exposure to edge computing or IoT cloud implementations.

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL:

• Ability to pass a background check and obtain a Public Trust Level 5 clearance.

WHY CHOOSE GDIT?

• Competitive 401K plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for career growth through professional development, including paid education and certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to drive innovation.
• Work-life balance with generous paid vacation and holiday schedules.
• A supportive internal mobility team committed to helping you grow your career.

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $119.00 - $161.00. 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:

8

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

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.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.