Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Clearance Level Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Category IT Infrastructure and Operations Location Herndon, Virginia (Onsite Workplace)

[[JD_HEADING:Key Skills For Success DevOps

Engineering

Systems]]

Design

REQ#:RQ230079

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

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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

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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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

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.

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.

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