Principal Cloud Engineer with Database Expertise

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Engineering, Cloud Platform, Database Technologies

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a skilled Principal Cloud Engineer with Database Expertise to support the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of cloud‑based database systems across complex federal environments. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in cloud platforms, database technologies, automation, and security to ensure resilient, high‑performance, highly available data services that meet mission-critical requirements.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Principal Cloud Engineer with Database Expertise, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role in the following:

• Design, deploy, and administer database solutions across cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud using native cloud database services (RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, Cloud SQL, etc.).
• Perform configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching, replication, and monitoring of cloud-hosted databases.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM) to automate database provisioning and configuration.
• Optimize query performance, indexing strategies, and storage usage for mission-critical applications.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions.
• Manage database security, encryption, IAM roles, auditing, and compliance in accordance with federal security standards (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, etc.).
• Collaborate with application, cloud engineering, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to design scalable and secure data architectures.
• Troubleshoot database incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and provide timely remediation across production and non-production environments.
• Support migration of legacy on-prem database systems to cloud-native or cloud-hosted platforms.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, operational procedures, and data workflows.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Principal Cloud Engineer with Database Expertise must have:

Education: BA/BS or equivalent

Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5+ years of experience in Azure with a focus in databases

Required Skills:

• Experience designing, deploying, and administering cloud database solutions
• Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and DevOps concepts.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, ELK, Grafana, etc.).
• Strong understanding of database security, encryption, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to support critical systems in a fast-paced, mission-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels and explain technical concepts to individuals at varying skill levels

Security Clearance Level: Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment

US Citizenship Required

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work a MINIMUM of three days a week at customer location will be required

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
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly wo