Cloud Services Project Lead

Advance the Mission. Empower the Future

As aCloud Services Project Lead, you will provide leadership and oversight for enterprise cloud transformation initiatives across hybrid and multi-cloud environments supportingDepartment of Defensemissions. You will be responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of cloud programs while ensuring alignment withDoD cybersecurity, acquisition, and enterprise IT governance frameworks.

This role combines program leadership with deep technical understanding, emphasizing DevSecOps, DoD Cloud (e.g., Impact Level (IL)-compliant environments), and mission assurance.

Required Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – fromProject Management Institute (PMI).
• One or more cloud certifications:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate or Professional

Preferred / Advanced Certifications

• DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) – from Project Management Institute.
• SCRUM Master Certification.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional.
• ITIL 4 Foundation.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

What You’ll Do:

• Lead execution of enterprise cloud initiatives acrossIaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platformswithin DoD environments.
• Serve as the primary project lead coordinating across engineering teams, cybersecurity, acquisition, and mission stakeholders.
• Develop and maintainIntegrated Master Schedules (IMS), risk registers, and dependency tracking artifacts aligned to DoD program management practices.
• Drive adoption ofDevSecOps pipelinesusing tools such asTerraform,GitHub Actions,AWS/Azure DevOps, andJenkins.
• LeadAuthority to Operate (ATO)lifecycle activities under theRisk Management Framework, including control implementation, evidence generation, and continuous monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements including:
  • DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide(IL2–IL6)
  • Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides
• Manage vendor performance across SLAs, KPIs, and security requirements inDoD-authorized cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, etc.).
• Support DoD acquisition processes, includingrequirements definition, market research, and evaluation of cloud service providers.
• Deliver executive-level reporting to DoD leadership on program status, risks, cybersecurity posture, and mission impact.
• Coordinateapplication modernization and migration efforts, including microservices, APIs, and mission system integration.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of enterprise IT experience, including:
  • 5+ years managingcloud or large-scale DoD IT programs
  • Experience supportingDoD or IC environments
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • DoD cloud environments (e.g., GovCloud, IL-compliant systems)
  • Risk Management Frameworkprocesses and ATO lifecycle
  • DoD security controls (STIGs, SRG, NIST 800-53 overlays)
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Experience withDevSecOps implementation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity withcontainerization and Kubernetes platforms.
• Experience supportingcontinuous monitoring and cybersecurity compliance.
• Strong project management expertise aligned with DoD environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding ofcloud integration and system architectures.
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and hybrid DoD delivery models.
• Ability to align cloud capabilities withmission assurance and operational readiness.

Location: Springfield, VA (Onsite).

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI required.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience in systems administrator, engineering, and integration supporting large-scale system sustainability. 5+ years of related DoD, Military, or US Government related experience.

Why GDIT?

At GDIT, your leadership accelerates mission outcomes. You’ll join a community of experts committed to innovation, mentorship, and technical excellence. Here, you’ll define what’s next — not just for the system, but for the warfighter.

Be part of something greater. Own your career. Make an impact with GDIT.

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 an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. 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.
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We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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