Principal Network Engineer - Cloud
Senior network engineer role at GDIT acting as enterprise technical authority for DoD/DLA cloud modernization: designing multi-cloud connectivity across Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP, SCCA/Zero Trust security architectures, F5 ADCs, and enterprise routing/switching. Requires US citizenship, an active Secret clearance, and 10+ years of IT experience.
- Compensation
- $127.5K–$172.5K / yr
- Location
- USA VA Springfield
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Network engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- US citizenship
- 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, or CISA)
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise (CCNP E)
- Check Point CCSA certification
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Hands-on expertise with Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP
- Deep knowledge of DoD cloud frameworks (SCCA, VDMS, VDSS)
- Strong enterprise routing/switching/data center experience
- Advanced F5 ADC proficiency (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM)
- Experience with DISA Storefront/CAP provisioning
- Strong understanding of STIG/SRG, Zero Trust, and executive-level documentation
Nice to have
- Cisco CCIE - Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE EI)
- Check Point CCSE
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
- Azure AZ-700 or AZ-305 certification
- GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer or Cloud Architect
- CompTIA Cloud+
Full description
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:Skills:
Cloud Architectures, Enterprise IT, Network Design, Technical Troubleshooting, WAN TroubleshootingCertifications:
NoneExperience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Cloud SME with GDIT. In this senior technical role, you’ll guide the modernization, migration, and sustainment of mission critical DoD IT environments. You serve as the enterprise technical authority—driving strategy, solving complex multi platform challenges, and influencing major DLA initiatives across cloud, network, and security domains.
Mission Impact
Enterprise Technical Leadership
- 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.
Cloud Architecture & Integration
- 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.
Network & Security Engineering
- 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).
Documentation & Communication