[Remote] Principal Network Engineer - Cloud

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a technology and professional services company serving U.S. government, defense, and intelligence organizations. The Principal Network Engineer - Cloud will serve as a senior technical authority supporting the modernization, migration, security, and sustainment of mission-critical Department of Defense IT environments across cloud, network, and security domains. The role leads cloud architecture, secure network engineering, enterprise strategy, technical documentation, and executive-level collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Develop engineering diagrams, network maps, configurations, and sustainment documentation
• Communicate highly complex technical concepts clearly to executive stakeholders

Skills

• Cloud Architectures, Enterprise IT, Network Design, Technical Troubleshooting, WAN Troubleshooting
• 10 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required:
• Yes
• 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
• Onsite weekly at GDIT Vienna, VA, and at DLA HQ Fort Belvoir as required for SIPR work
• 10-25%
• 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+

Benefits

• AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Comprehensive medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre-tax and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid jury duty leave
• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for vacations, personal business, and illness
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period through the GDIT Paid Family Leave program for eligible employees
• Short-term disability benefits
• Long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance
• Hybrid role supporting DLA
• Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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