Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Systems Engineering
Location
Herndon, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Agile Methodology

DevOps

Scripting Languages

REQ#: RQ193898
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Support enterprise web applications and software development teams.
  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of cloud technologies and object orientated development activities.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
  • Experience: 15+ years
  • Required Technical Skills & Experience:
  • Ability to design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems
  • Experience in developing software using languages such as Java, Python, C++ or Ruby.
  • Excellent programming skills to ensure the proper interpretation and implementation of code.
  • Experience with DevOps/Platforms: Amazon Web Services (S3, RDS, EC2, ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, CloudFormation, etc.), Docker, Ansible. 
  • Documented experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing DevOps tools, such as GitHub and Jenkins, to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
  • Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements and cost efficiencies.
  • Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with customer best practices and guidance.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Agile Scrum based development team. 
  • Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on customer needs
  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Desired Skills & Experience
  • Strong understanding of web services, API, REST.
  • Familiar with Assessment & Authorization process and associated artifact collection process
  • Working knowledge of CloudFormation, Terraform and Lambda
  • Familiar with containerization tools used, like Docker, Kubernetes, and any orchestration platforms.
  • Location: Herndon, VA – On Customer Site
  • US Citizenship Required

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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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $187,000 - $253,000. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

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 over 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.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.