MCCO Cloud Architect | Active TS/SCI CI Poly

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Design, Software Systems, Systems Architecture

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Cloud Architect at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.
 

The Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations (MCCO) Tool Developer program builds custom software that supports real-world cyber missions. Developers create tools that help defend Marine networks, identify vulnerabilities, automate cyber tasks, and support authorized offensive cyber operations. It’s a hands-on, mission-driven role where you’ll design and prototype solutions used directly by Marine Corps cyber teams and U.S. Cyber Command.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Cloud Architect, the work you’ll do for GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER) at Ft. Meade, MD:

• Define and guide the technical vision for advanced software and system architectures that directly support Marine Corps cyber missions.

• Lead the strategy, design, and adoption of cloud technologies that power MARFORCYBER’s most critical operations.

• Engineer smart, secure data models and interfaces that ensure high performance, reliability, and mission-grade security.

• Own and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure to keep mission systems resilient, available, and ready.

• Build, configure, and secure cloud environments that meet strict DoD and cybersecurity standards.

• Continuously monitor and optimize cloud systems to keep them running at peak performance.

• Create clear, high-quality documentation and architecture artifacts that guide teams and shape future capabilities.

• Partner closely with developers and operators to deliver modern, scalable, secure cloud-based solutions that make a real operational impact.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your software engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Cloud Architect must have:

• Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in software architecture, cloud architecture, or related fields.

• Expertise with C/C++; Python highly desired

• Proficiency with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and IBM Cloud.

• Experience with cloud infrastructure including virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing.

• Strong understanding of cloud operations, monitoring, and compliance.

• Ability to define system architecture, design data models, and develop interface specifications.

• Experience maintaining technical documentation and system architecture diagrams.

• Certification Requirements: CompTIA Security+ CE

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree; Master's Degree preferred

• Work Location: Onsite in Ft. Meade, MD.

• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud architectures.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with MARFORCYBER and USCYBERCOM operational environments.

• Systems Programming

• CNO Development

• Mobile Devices

• Linux

• Writing applications

• Virtualization

• Containerization

• VR/VRE

• Network Devices

• Automation

• Scripting

• Methodology

• Malware experience

• 8140 Compliant

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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $187,179 - $247,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Fort Meade

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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