Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:Software Engineering
Job Qualifications:Skills:Containerization, DevSecOps, Kubernetes
Certifications:None
Experience:5 + years of related experience
ship Required:Yes
Job Description:MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:Transform technology into opportunity as a
Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert (SME) at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career. As a
Kubernetes SME, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Department of Defense Combatant Command, US Central Command. You will play a crucial role in enabling DevSecOps, CI/CD, and mission-ready application deployment through Kubernetes, Docker, and emerging DoD container technologies.
- Serve as the technical lead for all Kubernetes-related initiatives across enclaves.
- Architect, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters and container runtimes.
- Support container security, RBAC, compliance (e.g., STIG, RMF), and image scanning using DoD-approved tools (e.g., Trivy).
- Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers to integrate Kubernetes into CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab).
- Design and support container orchestration for microservices and legacy modernization efforts.
- Contribute to Zero Trust Architecture enforcement within Kubernetes workloads.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members and support ATO documentation.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Senior must have:
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Technical skills:
- Experience in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Deep knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, Helm, Ansible) and GitOps best practices.
- Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification
- Preferred Skills:
- Certifications preferred: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Docker Certified Associate (DCA), or similar.
- Experience with platform engineering, Kubernetes-native services (Ingress, Service Mesh, etc.).
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs, and DoD container security guidance.
- Ability to support development teams modernizing legacy apps for Kubernetes delivery.
- Ability to teach and expand knowledge to existing workforce.
- Security clearance level: Secret clearance required, TS/SCI eligibility preferred
- Role requirements:
- Experience supporting DoD, IC, or mission-critical environments.
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps, security hardening, and compliance in Kubernetes environments.
- Familiarity with IL5/IL6 cloud environments (VMware Tanzu/VKS/VCF).
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, competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
#ARMA
#CENTCOM
#GDITPRIORITY
The likely salary range for this position is $166,816 - $195,500. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Travel Required:Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:Onsite
Work Location:USA FL MacDill AFB
Additional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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