Cloud Engineer (Software Engineer) (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems, develop software using Java, Python, C++ or Ruby, and support cloud solutions in accordance with customer best practices.

Herndon, Virginia, United States
Posted Nov 3, 2026

INDUSTRYSoftware & InternetSaaS & Enterprise Software

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems
Develop software using Java, Python, C++ or Ruby
Ensure proper interpretation and implementation of code
Use DevOps/Platforms such as AWS, Docker, Ansible
Document open-source technology, software development and system engineering
Utilize DevOps tools like GitHub and Jenkins for CI/CD
Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
Review existing systems and recommend improvements and cost efficiencies
Maintain cloud solutions per customer best practices
Work with Agile Scrum based development team
Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and recommend solutions
Understand web services, API, REST

Requirements

Nice to have: Assessment & Authorization process, artifact collection process, troubleshoot, support COTS and GOTS applications, Windows/Azure hosted environment

Skills

designdevelopdeploycloud-based systemsJava Python C++Ruby AWSS3RDSEC2ECSLambdaSQSSNSCloudFormationDocker Ansibleopen-source technologysoftware developmentsystem engineeringGitHub Jenkins CI/CDinfrastructure vulnerabilitiesapplication deploymentAgile Scrumweb servicesAPIREST Amazon Web Services Docker Ansible GitHub Jenkins

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GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry. At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Cloud Engineer (Software Engineer), a typical day will include the following duties: REQUIRED SKILLS Ability to design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems. Experience in developing software using languages such as Java, Python, C++ or Ruby. Excellent programming skills to ensure the proper interpretation and implementation of code. Experience with DevOps/Platforms: Amazon Web Services (S3, RDS, EC2, ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, CloudFormation, etc.), Docker, Ansible. Documented experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering. Demonstrated experience utilizing DevOps tools, such as GitHub and Jenkins, to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery. Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues. Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements and cost efficiencies. Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with customer best practices and guidance. Demonstrated experience working with Agile Scrum based development team. Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on customer needs. Strong understanding of web services, API, REST. Demonstrated experience working with Agile Scrum based development team. DESIRED SKILLS Familiar with Assessment & Authorization process and associated artifact collection process. Able to troubleshoot and support COTS and GOTS applications within a Windows/Azure hosted environment. *A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans