Req ID: RQ219394
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Skills:
Cloud Architectures,DevSecOps,Infrastructure Automation,IT Security Architecture,Reliability Engineering
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. We are seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to build infrastructure for the USSF Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) in Colorado Springs, CO.
NOTE: This is a proposal position and considered a Key Personnel (KP) role on the program. Award is expected in Summer 2026.
Position Summary:
The Lead Cloud Engineer for USSF OTTI serves as the senior cloud and platform engineering authority responsible for architecting, implementing, securing, and operating the hybrid cloud, edge, and platform infrastructure supporting the U.S. Space Force Operational Test and Training Infrastructure. This role leads design and delivery of resilient, scalable, and secure cloud-native environments that enable distributed digital test, synthetic training, simulation, and mission engineering capabilities across the OTTI ecosystem.
The Lead Cloud Engineer partners with the Chief Engineer and program leadership to define cloud strategy, implement platform engineering best practices, and ensure the OTTI infrastructure platform meets mission, security, and performance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Architecture & Platform Engineering:
Design and maintain OTTI hybrid/multi-cloud and edge infrastructure architectures supporting distributed operational test and training environments.
Define cloud reference architectures, platform standards, and engineering patterns for OTTI cloud and edge deployments.
Lead architecture and implementation of container/Kubernetes-based platform services supporting mission applications and synthetic environments.
Ensure infrastructure designs support scalability, resiliency, portability, and mission continuity.
Infrastructure Automation & DevSecOps Integration:
Lead development and implementation of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and platform automation frameworks.
Integrate cloud platform capabilities with OTTI DevSecOps / CI-CD pipelines.
Enable automated provisioning, patching, upgrades, and environment lifecycle management.
Promote reusable platform services and self-service infrastructure capabilities.
Security / Compliance Engineering :
Architect secure cloud/platform solutions aligned with:
DoD RMF / ATO / Continuous ATO
Zero Trust Architecture
IL5 / IL6 / Classified Cloud Requirements
STIG / Security Baseline Compliance
Implement security automation, monitoring, logging, and policy-as-code controls.
Support accreditation and security assessment activities.
Distributed / Edge Infrastructure Enablement :
Design and support edge/disconnected infrastructure for:
Remote training/test nodes
Tactical/distributed compute locations
Air-gapped or intermittently connected environments
Ensure synchronization, resilience, and sustainment across distributed OTTI infrastructure nodes.
Operations / Reliability Engineering:
Establish monitoring, observability, performance, and reliability standards for OTTI infrastructure.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of platform/infrastructure issues.
Define and implement disaster recovery, backup, and high-availability strategies.
Technical Leadership:
Serve as cloud/platform SME to Government stakeholders, Chief Engineer, and Program Leadership.
Mentor cloud engineers, platform engineers, and DevSecOps personnel.
Participate in architecture reviews, technical planning, and roadmap development.
Evaluate emerging cloud/platform technologies for mission applicability.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
10+ years of progressive IT/cloud engineering experience.
5+ years leading enterprise or mission cloud/platform engineering teams.
Demonstrated experience designing and operating hybrid/multi-cloud architectures .
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes/container orchestration platforms.
Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks.
Experience with secure/classified/regulated cloud environments.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting USSF, SSC, STARCOM, SpOC, or related DoD/IC organizations .
Experience with distributed edge/tactical/disconnected compute environments.
Familiarity with:
AWS/Azure/OCI/GovCloud/Private Cloud
Kubernetes / OpenShift / Rancher / Tanzu
Terraform / Ansible / Helm / GitOps
DevSecOps / GitLab / CI-CD Toolchains
Zero Trust / RMF / Continuous ATO
Cross Domain / Secure Data Transport Architectures
Relevant certifications preferred:
AWS/Azure/Google/OCI Architect
CKA/CKAD/CKS
Security+/CISSP
Terraform / Kubernetes / Cloud Security Certifications
Key Success Attributes:
Strong systems and platform engineering mindset
Ability to architect for mission resilience and operational scalability
Hands-on technical depth with strategic technical leadership capability
Strong communication and customer-facing technical advisory skills
Proven ability to lead teams in complex secure cloud environments
WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?
Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
401K with company match
Educational Assistance and eLearning
Flexible work week
Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
Rewards and Recognition programs
Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking
The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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.
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. 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 50 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.
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