Cloud Infrastructure Platform Engineer

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by designing, building, and securing the cloud platforms that power mission systems and enterprise services.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cloud Infrastructure Platform Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

GDIT is seeking a technically strong and mission-focused Cloud Infrastructure Platform Engineer to support USAREUR-AF. This role is responsible for architecting, deploying, and sustaining secure hybrid cloud and on-premise platform environments using modern cloud-native and virtualization technologies.

HOW A CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE PLATFORM ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Cloud Infrastructure Platform Engineer will design and operate resilient cloud and hybrid infrastructure platforms that support mission applications and enterprise workloads. This role emphasizes Kubernetes orchestration, virtualization, cloud networking, identity management, automation, and secure open-source platform engineering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud environments integrating public cloud and on-premise infrastructure.

• Architect and operate Kubernetes clusters for production-grade application hosting and platform services.

• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Engineer and maintain virtualized infrastructure using platforms such as Proxmox and VMware (vSphere or similar).

• Design and manage cloud networking architecture, including VPC/VNet design, routing, segmentation, firewalls, load balancing, DNS, and secure cross-domain connectivity.

• Implement and manage identity and access management solutions, including integration of open-source platforms such as ZITADEL.

• Deploy immutable and secure operating system frameworks such as Kairos to support cloud-native and edge infrastructure use cases.

• Integrate distributed communication technologies such as Zenoh to enable secure, low-latency service communication across hybrid environments.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud and virtual infrastructure.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments and platform updates.

• Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot platform performance across compute, storage, networking, and container orchestration layers.

• Apply security hardening practices aligned with DoD security frameworks (NIST, STIGs, CMMC) across cloud and on-prem environments.

• Support platform modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy virtualized environments into cloud-native architectures.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network engineering, and application teams to ensure platform reliability, scalability, and compliance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

• Security Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

• Required Experience: 3–5 years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments.

• Required Technical Skills

• Cloud Architecture & Hybrid Infrastructure; Experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud architectures in GCP, AWS, Azure, or comparable cloud platforms; Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure components including compute, storage, networking, IAM, and monitoring services; Experience securely integrating cloud environments with on-premise systems.

• Kubernetes & Container Platforms; Hands-on experience deploying and operating Kubernetes clusters in production environments. Experience with container runtimes and orchestration, including Docker. Understanding of high availability, scaling strategies, and cluster security;

• Virtualization & On-Prem Systems: Experience administering and deploying virtual machines using Proxmox and/or VMware platforms. Working knowledge of hypervisors, resource allocation, HA/DR configurations, and cluster management. Basic understanding of physical server infrastructure, hardware lifecycle management, and storage systems.

• Networking & Security; Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers; Experience configuring cloud networking constructs (VPCs, VNets, security groups, NSGs); Familiarity with zero-trust principles and secure service-to-service communication; Knowledge of DoD-aligned security standards including NIST, STIGs, and CMMC.

• Open-Source & Platform Engineering; Experience building and maintaining open-source platform stacks; Familiarity with immutable infrastructure concepts and tools such as Kairos; Experience integrating modern identity platforms such as ZITADEL; Familiarity with distributed communication frameworks such as Zenoh.

• Automation & DevOps; Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python; Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or similar); Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and platform deployments; Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices.

• Experience supporting Army or DoD enterprise IT environments.

• Experience operating within highly regulated or mission-critical environments.

• Relevant cloud, Kubernetes, or virtualization certifications preferred.

Position Summary

This role is ideal for a hands-on Infrastructure Platform Engineer who specializes in cloud environments, Kubernetes orchestration, virtualization platforms, network engineering within cloud ecosystems, and hybrid/on-prem integration. The ideal candidate is comfortable building secure, scalable cloud foundations from the ground up and sustaining them in dynamic operational environments.

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

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