Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Suitability:
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Systems Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker Container, Serverless Platforms
Certifications:
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior Cloud 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.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Cloud Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Senior Cloud Systems Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.
HOW A SENIOR CLOUD SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Description:
This requirement is for a cloud-systems engineer supporting Research, Development, Testing, and multiple phases of product Evaluation (RDT&E). The ideal candidate possesses a broad range of systems experiences and embraces challenges as opportunities to showcase their expertise and capacity for problem solving. This position comes with broad latitude to define and implement many of the duties described below within both traditional and non-traditional information technology bounds. The client will be frequently seeking advice and leveraging your expertise to propose solutions to complex technology problems which are often first of their kind technologies within the Intelligence Community.
Additionally, the selected candidate will:
- Interface directly with software developers to design, establish, and maintain infrastructure (both physical and virtual) support the business and engineering needs
- Demonstrate new technologies and capabilities the cloud
- Perform general systems administrator duties such as:
- Perform software installations, patches, and upgrades through a variety disparately connected means
- Monitor systems health
- Troubleshoot interconnectivity issues
- Implement security best practices under applicable federal and generally accepted industry standards security codes and principles
- Optimize systems to meet individuals performance expectations (i.e., cost, up time, redundancy)
- Develop, implement, and maintain automated data back-up and recovery strategies
- Provide software deployment support to multiple development teams simultaneously
- Utilize existing or create new tools and processes to optimize and maintain systems to coincide with organizational goals
- Communicate a holistic strategy for documenting all of the above using technology means (i.e. Git, Redmine, etc.)
Required Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in a direct or directly related capacity performing system engineering functions
- AWS Certification
- Network and Linux administration
- Experience implementing serverless technologies (i.e., AWS Lambda, Batch)
- Experience with Docker container orchestration, and other VM-related technologies
- Experience implementing Amazon Web Services (AWS) scalable architectures
- Practical implementation of generally accepted DevOps principles
- Familiarity with common programming and scripting languages (i.e., Bash, Python)
- Direct experience using Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technologies and the practical application of AWS services into both R&D and Operational Environments
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team with little or no supervision
- Ability to develop, propose, and support cloud technology solutions for a broad scope of developmental software tools
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication skills
Location: 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
#RoverGSS
The likely salary range for this position is $134,597 - $174,377. 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 Springfield
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 30 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.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.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.