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, Git, Kubernetes, Linux
Certifications:None
Experience:5 + years of related experience
ship Required:Yes
Job Description:Ensure the safety and security of our nation as a Systems Engineer (DevOps) at GDIT.
Our work depends on the Systems Engineer (DevOps) joining our team to support the deployment of systems and capabilities centered on our comprehensive motion imagery software suite. The DevOps Engineer will support operations of a non-internet accessible on-prem hybrid environment built primarily on Kubernetes.
HOW A DEVOPS 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 (NexAtifactory, 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 security clearance
- The position requires two (5+) years of related DevOps engineering experience
- Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, OR equivalent four (4) years job-related experience OR Master's degree with three (3+) years of 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: 1) A basic understanding of how Kubernetes works 2) Experience using and/or administering Kubernetes clusters 3) 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
- The position is on customer site
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 $153,000 - $207,000. 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:None
Telecommuting Options:Onsite
Work Location:USA VA McLean
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.
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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