Cloud Cybersecurity & Automation Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cloud

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Azure

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own the opportunity as a Cloud Cybersecurity & Automation Engineer and help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with our cloud solutions and provide meaningful work. Your work will be an important part of transforming our clients for the modern age and help them face any obstacle.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Cloud Cybersecurity & Automation Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Cloud Cybersecurity & Automation Engineer joining our team to support mission-critical operations in hybrid cloud environments (IL2, IL5, IL6). This role combines deep cybersecurity expertise with automation capabilities to strengthen the security posture, enforce compliance, and streamline operations across Azure, VMware VCF, and on-premise infrastructure. The ideal candidate will design, deploy, and maintain secure architectures, implement automation workflows, and contribute to Zero Trust and DevSecOps initiatives across the command.

HOW A CLOUD DEVELOPER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT :

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for cloud security incidents, coordinating with Cyber Operations and SCA teams.

• Integrate security scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Gitlab, SonarQube, Trivy).

• Support and enhance Zero Trust architecture implementations, including Conditional Access, PIM, and Identity Governance.

• Perform cloud compliance checks aligned with DoD and FedRAMP baselines (NIST 800-53, RMF).

• Monitor and manage cloud-native SIEM (e.g., Azure Sentinel, SPLUNK) and log analytics for threat detection and operational insights.

• Automate security and operational tasks through scripting and platform-native automation (e.g., Logic Apps, PowerShell, Python).

• Contribute to risk assessments, ATO documentation, and policy enforcement strategies.

• Assist with token management, certificate renewal automation, and credential lifecycle tasks.

• Support performance monitoring, system patching, and endpoint protection across the cloud landscape.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree) and required 5+ years of related experience.

• Required Skills and Abilities: Cybersecurity Expertise and Automation.

• Required Technical Skills: Design and implement automated operations across IL2/IL5/IL6/VCF environments using tools like Azure Policy, VMWARE Auria, and Gitlab.

• Experience in Microsoft Azure, including security and identity management.

• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, secure cloud deployments using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.

• Proficient with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep) and automation scripting (PowerShell, Python)

• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab, and security integration

• Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, and role-based access control (RBAC)

• Ability to analyze logs and security alerts and develop proactive countermeasures

• Required Security Clearance Level: Secret clearance required but a TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certifications: CompTIA Security + CE

• Location: Hybrid; Tampa, FL

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GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from and utilize to make a real impact on the world around you.

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

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