Development Workflows: Experience managing source control and development workflows within GitHub to ensure code quality and efficient integration.
Agile Methodology: Experience working within Agile development environments and collaborating with cross‑functional software teams.
Linux/Unix Expertise: Strong background managing, hardening, and optimizing RHEL/Rocky Linux systems.
Scripting & Programming: Proficiency in Python or Bash for automation and tool development. Experience coding with Java to develop infrastructure as code (IaC).
Security & Compliance: Experience securing platform components, including secret management, PKI/encryption, and maintaining documented artifacts for certification.
System Documentation: Ability to maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, and internal documentation to support developer usability.
Desired Skills & Experience
Database Management: Experience integrating managed database services (RDS, Postgres, MySQL) into platform architectures.
Cloud Optimization: Experience performing performance analysis and improving efficiency of cloud‑native systems.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Location: Position is currently located in Reston, VA but is expected to move to Herndon, VA early 2027
Hours: Contract core hours, 9am - 3pm
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you 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 holidays
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