Type of Requisition
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required
None
Job Family
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications
Skills
- DevOps, Engineering, Systems Design
- Certifications:
- None
- Experience:
- 10 + years of related experience
- US Citizenship Required:
- Yes
Job Description
Ensure the safety and security of our nation as a Systems Engineer at GDIT. You’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community.
Our work depends on the Systems Engineer joining our team to support the deployment of systems and capabilities centered on our comprehensive motion imagery software suite. The Systems Engineer will support operations of a non-internet accessible on-prem hybrid environment built primarily on Kubernetes.
HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The candidate will be expected to provide an array of skills within DevOps discipline.
Development and/or scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, C#, etc)
Linux OS experience
Systems engineering experience
Source code management tools (Git, etc) and artifact repositories (Nexus/Atifactory, container registries, etc)
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Rundeck, etc
Experience with build/packaging tools such as Gradle, Maven Poetry, etc
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
10+ years of related DevOps engineering experience
Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent 14 years job-related experience
Demonstrated experience employing DevSecOps principles, including strict configuration management, configuration-as-code, and continuous delivery
Demonstrated experience in building, securing, and operating containers in a dynamic environment
Experience working in a Kubernetes-based environment, including
A basic understanding of how Kubernetes works
Experience using and/or administering Kubernetes clusters
Experience building and deploying workloads using Helm
Knowledge of container and Linux host networking
Experience with Apache Kafka
Experience with Elastic stack
Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills
Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
Location: At Customer Site – Herndon area
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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The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. 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.
