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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Strategies
Terraform (Software)
REQ#: RQ231980
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
GDIT is seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer with expertise in DevOps Automation (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), Cloud Administration, and Cloud AI Services. As a Cloud Engineer, you will be a part of a team leading the design, implementation, and automation of a secure cloud infrastructure. Focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cybersecurity best practices, you will guide customers in securing complex, multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP) while bridging technical execution with executive-level strategic decisions.
HOW CLOUD ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for program-related cloud security solutions and projects (and other areas as assigned).
- Work with IaC Development & Security, creating, maintaining, and securing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) to build secure-by-default cloud environments.
- Serve as a technical advisor for cloud security, providing guidance in architecture, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Work to integrate robust cybersecurity operations, automated guardrails, and compliance checks (NIST 800-53, Zero Trust) into CI/CD pipelines.
- Work in a Multi-Cloud Environment, overseeing security postures across hybrid and multi-cloud platforms.
- Synthesize complex technical data into concise briefings, reports, and strategic recommendations for executive decision-making.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
- Required technical skills:
- Deep practical experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and/or Google Cloud).
- Experience in creating, deploying, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
- Practical experience integrating security into cloud infrastructure (IAM, networking, logging, monitoring).
- Proven ability to communicate technical, security, and project risks to senior leadership.
- Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with Government cybersecurity requirements, frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FedRAMP), and operational policies.
- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Advanced Tech: Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, DevSecOps practices, and multi-cloud orchestration.
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
- Location: Herndon, VA - on customer site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays
#OpportunityOwned
#GDITCareers
#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA_2026Alumni
Work Requirements
15 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $195,500 - $264,500. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions 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 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Strategies
Terraform (Software)
REQ#: RQ231980
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
GDIT is seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer with expertise in DevOps Automation (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), Cloud Administration, and Cloud AI Services. As a Cloud Engineer, you will be a part of a team leading the design, implementation, and automation of a secure cloud infrastructure. Focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cybersecurity best practices, you will guide customers in securing complex, multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP) while bridging technical execution with executive-level strategic decisions.
HOW CLOUD ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for program-related cloud security solutions and projects (and other areas as assigned).
- Work with IaC Development & Security, creating, maintaining, and securing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) to build secure-by-default cloud environments.
- Serve as a technical advisor for cloud security, providing guidance in architecture, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Work to integrate robust cybersecurity operations, automated guardrails, and compliance checks (NIST 800-53, Zero Trust) into CI/CD pipelines.
- Work in a Multi-Cloud Environment, overseeing security postures across hybrid and multi-cloud platforms.
- Synthesize complex technical data into concise briefings, reports, and strategic recommendations for executive decision-making.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
- Required technical skills:
- Deep practical experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and/or Google Cloud).
- Experience in creating, deploying, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
- Practical experience integrating security into cloud infrastructure (IAM, networking, logging, monitoring).
- Proven ability to communicate technical, security, and project risks to senior leadership.
- Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with Government cybersecurity requirements, frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FedRAMP), and operational policies.
- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Advanced Tech: Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, DevSecOps practices, and multi-cloud orchestration.
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
- Location: Herndon, VA - on customer site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays
#OpportunityOwned
#GDITCareers
#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA_2026Alumni
Work Requirements
15 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $195,500 - $264,500. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions 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 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Who's Hiring
- General Dynamics Information Technology88
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- Red Alpha24
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in polygraph examiner jobs.
- APA or AAPP polygraph certification or completion of an accredited polygraph school
- Active federal security clearance at the Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI level
- Experience administering and scoring psychophysiological detection of deception examinations
- Proficiency with digital polygraph instruments such as Lafayette or Stoelting systems
- Background in law enforcement, military intelligence, or criminal justice
- Strong written report-writing skills for documenting examination results and conclusions
Tips for Your Polygraph Examiner Job Search
Lead with your certification credentials
Your APA or AAPP certification should appear in your resume header, not buried under education. Hiring managers in law enforcement and federal contracting screen for it immediately, so front-load it before your summary or objective statement.
Tailor your clearance level prominently
Federal and defense polygraph roles require an active security clearance. List yours at the top of your resume with the exact level and adjudication date. Omitting it costs you interviews because screeners filter on clearance before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists polygraph examiner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies that run in-house programs
Federal agencies with dedicated polygraph units, such as the CIA, NSA, FBI, and DHS components, post openings through their own career portals and rarely fill those roles through general postings. Search those agency sites directly alongside general job boards.
Prepare for a skills demonstration interview
Many law enforcement and government employers ask you to walk through your testing methodology, chart scoring rationale, or a mock pre-test interview. Practice explaining your examination format out loud so your clinical reasoning is clear and confident, not just technically accurate.
Negotiate for equipment and continuing education
Polygraph instrument licensing, software subscriptions, and annual AAPP or APA conference fees add up. When an offer comes in, ask about instrument provision, software reimbursement, and a continuing education budget before accepting, since these are common perks in federal and defense roles.
Polygraph Examiner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most polygraph examiners?
The most active employers for polygraph examiners right now are General Dynamics Information Technology, Synertex, and Red Alpha, and the most openings are in Maryland, Virginia, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal contractors and law enforcement agencies consistently represent the largest share of active postings.
How many polygraph examiner jobs are remote?
About 22% of polygraph examiner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of in-person examination work. Administrative roles such as report review, quality assurance, and training coordination are the sub-areas most likely to allow partial remote arrangements.
How do you become a polygraph examiner?
You start by completing a program at an accredited polygraph school approved by the American Polygraph Association, which typically runs several weeks of full-time instruction covering physiology, instrumentation, test formats, and ethics. After graduation you work under a certified examiner to build supervised examination hours, then sit for your state licensure exam if your state requires one. Maintaining certification means completing continuing education credits annually.
Can you get hired as a polygraph examiner with little experience?
Entry-level candidates with a fresh APA-accredited certification can get hired, but the path almost always runs through an internship or apprenticeship with a law enforcement agency or federal contractor that pairs new examiners with senior staff. Having a background in law enforcement, the military, or behavioral science strengthens your application significantly because employers want candidates who can read interviews as well as instruments. Some state and local agencies actively recruit recent graduates from accredited programs for structured training tracks.
What does the polygraph examiner interview process look like?
Most employers start with a structured panel interview that covers your testing methodology, ethical standards, and how you handle inconclusive or countermeasure results. A practical or scenario-based component is common, where you are asked to walk through how you would design a pre-employment or specific-incident examination. Federal and defense roles add a background investigation and medical evaluation before a final offer. The full process from application to offer often takes several weeks to a few months.
Where can I find and apply to polygraph examiner jobs?
You can find and apply to polygraph examiner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your certification level and experience, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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