Systems Engineer - TS​/SCI w​/Polygraph

Job Description Type of Requisition

Regular

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

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IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Dev Ops, Engineering, Systems Design

None

10 + years of related experience

Yes

Ensure the safety and security of our nation as a Systems Engineer ’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. Here, your work will have meaning and impact as you deliver your best every day.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. 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.

• The candidate will be expected to provide an array of skills within Dev Ops 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

• The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• 10+ years of related Dev Ops 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 Dev Sec Ops  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

• 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.

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Onsite

USA VA Herndon

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…