Cloud Network Engineer

About The Company

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company dedicated to delivering advanced technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence communities. With a workforce of over 26,000 experts operating in more than 50 countries worldwide, GDIT leverages the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver innovative solutions at the forefront of AI, cloud, cyber, and software development. Our commitment to mission success is supported by a culture of innovation, collaboration, and a military-friendly workplace environment.

About The Role

We are seeking a Principal Network Engineer Cloud to join our team in a senior technical capacity. This role is critical in guiding the modernization, migration, and sustainment of mission-critical IT environments within the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). As the enterprise technical authority, you will drive strategy, resolve complex multi-platform challenges, and influence major initiatives across cloud, network, and security domains. This hybrid role requires onsite presence weekly at GDIT Vienna, VA, and DLA HQ Fort Belvoir, VA, with a flexible cadence based on workload demands.

The Principal Network Engineer Cloud will lead executive-level project teams, provide expert analysis and engineering guidance, and participate in integrated product reviews. You will support multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP, define enterprise standards for cloud integration and security, and manage secure connectivity between Defense systems and cloud service providers. Additionally, you will develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and communicate complex concepts effectively to executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with current Tier 5/SSBI
• 10+ years of related experience in IT infrastructure and operations
• 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification such as CASP+ CE, CISSP, CCNP Security, GCED, GCIH, or CISA
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise (CCNP E) certification
• Check Point CCSA certification
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Hands-on expertise with Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP cloud platforms
• In-depth knowledge of cloud frameworks including SCCA, VDMS, and VDSS
• Strong enterprise routing, switching, and data center technology experience (IPv6, BGP, MPLS/LDP)
• Advanced proficiency with F5 ADC (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM)
• Experience with DISA Storefront and Cloud Access Point (CAP) provisioning
• Comprehensive understanding of STIG/SRG compliance and Zero Trust security models
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCIE - Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE EI)
• Check Point CCSE
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
• Microsoft Azure AZ-700 or AZ-305 certifications
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer or Cloud Architect
• CompTIA Cloud+
  
  

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for complex, multi-platform IT environments
• Lead executive-level project teams and shape enterprise cloud, network, and security strategies
• Provide expert technical analysis, engineering guidance, and executive-level recommendations
• Participate in Integrated Product Reviews and cross-disciplinary problem-solving sessions
• Support and engineer multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP platforms
• Define and enforce enterprise standards for cloud integration, sustainment, and security alignment
• Guide cloud migration planning ensuring compliance with SCCA, VDMS, and VDSS frameworks
• Collaborate with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and application teams to develop advanced Layer 7 health monitoring solutions
• Analyze bandwidth utilization and architectural impacts related to cloud initiatives
• Manage Cloud Access Point (CAP) lifecycle and coordinate DISA Storefront provisioning activities
• Engineer secure connectivity between Defense systems, cloud environments, and SCCA
• Design and implement “break and inspect” network architectures in compliance with DISA cloud security requirements
• Advance Zero Trust initiatives and ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Requirements Guides (SRG)
• Provide Tier 3/4 support for F5 Application Delivery Controllers (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM)
• Support enterprise routing, switching, and data center technologies including IPv6, BGP, MPLS/LDP
• Develop and maintain engineering diagrams, network maps, configurations, and sustainment documentation
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options including Health Savings Accounts
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Paid Family Leave program offering up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel insurance options
• Flexible work schedules with full flex work weeks where possible
• Internal mobility team to support career growth and development
• AI-powered career tools to identify career steps and learning opportunities
• Competitive pay and reward packages
• Military-friendly workplace culture
  
  

Equal Opportunity

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.