The posting
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:
Software Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
DevOps, Kubernetes, Linux
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
SOFTWARE ENGINEER PRINCIPAL
The Infrastructure DevOps Lead will manage the design and implementation of complex cloud infrastructure and DevOps solutions. In addition to being a hands-on technical leader with experience in cloud migrations, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration, the lead will use their firsthand technical expertise in AWS technologies and security hardening to develop robust, scalable infrastructure platforms and solutions. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment using Kanban methodologies, as well as embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation in infrastructure automation and deployment processes.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
- Lead an Agile team using Kanban methodologies to deliver infrastructure and DevOps solutions
- Serve as a hands-on technical leader in cloud infrastructure, automation, and deployment strategies
- Guide technical direction using infrastructure as code principles and best practices
- Navigate security processes and accreditation requirements with the customer to ensure compliance
- Harden AWS environments and architectures to meet stringent security and operational requirements
- Manage and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Work with external stakeholders to map requirements and tasks for infrastructure deployments
- Collaborate with development teams to find integrated solutions that align infrastructure with application needs
- Lead cloud migration efforts from on-premises hardware to AWS infrastructure
- Manage container orchestration platforms, particularly Kubernetes (EKS preferred)
- Deploy and manage CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery of applications and infrastructure
- Scale COTS and GOTS applications to meet large enterprise application requirements
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in infrastructure automation and deployment processes
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance infrastructure offerings
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
- Minimum of eight (8) years current experience leading the development and implementation of complex infrastructure and DevOps solutions applying Agile methodologies
- Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams using Kanban methodologies to deliver infrastructure solutions
- Proven ability to navigate security processes and accreditation requirements with customers in complex environments
- Expertise in guiding technical direction using infrastructure as code technologies and frameworks
- Demonstrated experience hardening AWS environments and architectures to meet customer security and compliance requirements
- Established experience working with external stakeholders to map requirements and coordinate deployments tasks
- Proven ability to collaborate with development teams to identify and implement integrated solutions
- Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes container orchestration (EKS preferred)
- Demonstrated experience leading cloud migration projects from on-premises hardware to AWS infrastructure
- Subject matter expert in infrastructure automation languages including Ansible and Terraform
- Proficiency with scripting languages including Python and Bash, and extensive Linux system administration experience
- Demonstrated experience deploying and managing CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins and ArgoCD
- Proven ability taking COTS and GOTS applications and deploying them at scale for large enterprise applications
- Prior experience delivering software, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps solutions that adhere to the client or IC data handling, compliance, and security requirements
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing and securing networks enclaves in complex environments
- Experience deploying serverless solutions using AWS Lambda for automation and event-driven architectures
- Experience managing and scaling ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) clusters for logging and monitoring
- Experience with x.509 certificate management, PKI Infrastructure, and certificate lifecycle automation
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 a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
The likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. 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:
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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