Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

DevOps, Dockerfile, GitLab, Linux Bash Shell, Python (Programming Language)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

DEVOPS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL:

Transform technology into opportunity as a DevOps Engineer Principal at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

• As a DevOps Engineer Principal, you'll manages security and automation of the complete software development lifecycle for operational cyber capabilities and tools. Maintains deployed capabilities/tools within customer/operational networks. Can lead a Dev Sec Ops team.
• Maintains deployed capabilities/tools within customer/operational networks. Can lead a Dev Sec Ops team.
• Collaborate with with other teams for integrations of various cyber tools and deployment pipelines.
• Esnure customer success through consistent and stable deployments.
• Utilize Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Bash and other tooling.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation The Dev

Ops Engineer Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

• Experience: 8+ years (lower experience role is available)

• Technical skills:

• Professional experience writing software and debugging in any of the following languages (combined): Python, C/C++, Rust, Python, Perl, JavaScript, TypeScript

• Professional experience in Linux build environments

• Professional experience configuring pipelines in either Gitlab, Github or Jenkins

• Security clearance level: The ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly

• US citizenship required

• Role requirements:

• Professional Experience deploying and monitoring containerized software (Docker, Kubernetes, Open Telemetry)

• Experience mentoring Technical staff on DevOps concepts

• Experience with OCO a plus

• Experience deploying software to virtualized Environments (VMWare, Azure, AWS)

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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $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 MD Annapolis Junction:

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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