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Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtained within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Integrator with hands-on AWS experience to join our team. This mid-level position is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and integration solutions across complex multi-platform systems. The ideal candidate combines strong AWS cloud expertise with practical knowledge of Kubernetes, DevOps practices, and systems integration to deliver reliable, scalable environments.

Responsibilities

- Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and EKS
- Integrate software components and subsystems across cloud, Windows, and Linux operating environments
- Build and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, with emphasis on AWS EKS
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows
- Develop scripting and automation solutions to support cloud provisioning, integration, and DevOps workflows
- Perform black box and grey box testing to validate system functionality and identify defects
- Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization
- Configure and manage AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and route tables
- Write and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, integration guides, and system configuration records
- Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot integration issues and verify system requirements
- Participate in configuration management and version control practices
- Support cybersecurity compliance efforts including IAM policy management, encryption, and secure cloud configurations

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience working with AWS cloud services in a professional environment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Demonstrated experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Terraform)
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
- Experience with both Windows and Linux system administration
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs)
- Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

- AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps Administrator, or similar)
- Experience with AWS EKS, ECS, or Fargate for container orchestration
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK)
- Familiarity with AWS monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config)
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
- Experience writing database queries (SQL)
- Awareness of cost management and optimization strategies in AWS
- Familiarity with DoD or government cloud environments (AWS GovCloud)
- Coursework, certifications, or project experience in cloud architecture or systems integration

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is onsite or flex
While on-site, you will be a part of the Groton CT facility

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans