Systems Engineer/Developer (TS/SCI with Polygraph Required)

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:

Cloud Engineering, Kubernetes, Programming Languages, Software Development, Systems Design

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Systems Engineer will develop, build, deploy, manage, and administer cloud software and infrastructure designed to deliver complex software products in a production environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Cloud engineering professional with significant experience in developing and deploying repeatable processes, tools, and cloud infrastructure that enable the delivery of software in and on-demand cadence. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration automation, deployment, and continuous integration technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust solutions that can keep pace with software development.

As a member of the Infrastructure Team, this candidate will assist in the assessment, development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of systems tailored for rapid data processing on disparate data sets. Activities include but are not limited to:

• Assess, develop, or enhance system capabilities to meet new or evolving requirements

• Manage day to day operations of systems by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair

• Assist application teams with creation, configuration, integration, and management of Linux systems and platforms

• Perform initial troubleshooting of issues and work with other teams, as necessary, to efficiently resolve issues

• Document and provide regular updates on project status through established team communication tools

• Provide system accreditation support to include security configurations, system scanning, and audits

• Work across internal and external government organizations to develop, implement, debug, monitor, and support complex data processing capabilities. This requires the use of internal and external enterprise tools for analysis and authorizations

                                                                                                              

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience

• Minimum five (5) years of related Systems and Linux Engineering experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience developing and scaling applications written in Java, Python, or other programming languages with Cloud Native technologies

• Experience deploying code in AWS utilizing solutions such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation

• Experience securing cloud environments and supporting customer accreditation for highly sensitive systems

• Experience working on large projects involving multiple IC organizations

• Experience working with multiple large data flows and analyzing data failure conditions

• Extensive experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, preferably RHEL/CentOS (installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting)

• Prior experience with one or more scripting tools:Shell, Perl/CGI, Python, Ruby

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate technical information both orally and written

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• AWS Certification: Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent

• Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies used with ETL and big data pipelines such as Glue, EMR, HIVE, Spark, S3, SQS, and SNS

• Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes or EKS

• Demonstrated experience using the AWS CDK

• Prior experience with SQL querying of relational database, such as MySQL, and noSQL databases such as Elasticsearch

• Prior experience setting up Docker clusters using Swarm and or Kubernetes

• Prior experience with git for Infrastructure code management

• Demonstrated hands on experience configuring cloud VPCs, subnets, route tables, and gateways

• Experience working with cloud native technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and/or Serverless cloud technologies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new cloud software and infrastructure that extend or replace existing capabilities

• Work with a team to build, administer, and secure cloud environments, including hybrid environments, in a repeatable and reliable manner

• Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers, and other engineering groups

• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements introductions systems and platforms

• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement

• Write and update technical documentation such as system documentation, training materials, processes and procedures

• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities

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, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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 Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA McLean, USA VA Warrenton

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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