DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

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Job Title: DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Company Name:	General Dynamics IT
Location:	Herndon, VA
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	12/31/2025
Expire Date:	03/18/2026
Job Categories:	Engineering, Information Technology

Job Description

DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Transform technology into opportunity as a DevOps Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT youll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a DevOps Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Were looking for a DevOps Engineerto join a high-impact team supporting mission-critical systems for enterprise applications in cloud and on-premise environments. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with proactive problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and strong security-first thinking.

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring demonstrated experience in cloud-native DevSecOps practices, secure infrastructure management, and lifecycle support for complex systems. Youll also be expected to help optimize operations, support compliance initiatives, and lead system modernization efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deploy, support, and troubleshoot enterprise web applications using AWS and Tomcat; perform in-depth log analysis for root cause identification
Maintain and harden AWS-hosted environments (EC2, RDS, Lambda, KMS, etc.) with CI/CD support and automation tooling (GitLab, Terraform, Jenkins)
Perform OS and software upgrades across Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu) and Windows platforms
Monitor infrastructure health using tools like Cloudwatch, Icinga, SIEM, Kibana and custom logs to ensure high availability
Support and maintain encryption technologies (KMS, Vormetric, PKI) and manage certificate lifecycles
Provide incident response and after-hours support for outages and security events (on-call/pager duty)
Draft and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, Architecture Diagrams, ATO artifacts, After Action Reports)
Track and manage privileged access, database credentials, and system accounts securely
Participate in architecture reviews and help drive infrastructure optimization efforts
Coordinate with software developers, security teams, and stakeholders to ensure system reliability and compliance

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

35+ years of specific experience supporting cloud-hosted web applications and infrastructure
Strong Linux/Unix administration experience with scripting (Shell, Python, Bash)
Demonstrated expertise in AWS core services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, KMS, CloudFormation)
Experience troubleshooting Tomcat/Java-based web applications
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
Proven track record of handling compliance documentation (e.g., ATO, POA&Ms, contingency planning)
Experience with monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and proactive incident response
Excellent written communication skills for documentation and stakeholder reporting

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience migrating or modernizing legacy systems to the cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration
Working knowledge of RDBMS platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Kafka)
Prior experience supporting federal customers or FedRAMP-compliant environments
Understanding of security frameworks (NIST CSF, RMF) and incident handling

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

Mission-focused with a strong ownership mentality
Can operate cross-functionally across software, infrastructure, and security domains
Proactive about solving problems before they impact end users
Comfortable taking initiative, mentoring peers, and driving technical improvements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related field
Experience: 10+ years
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
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

#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA_2025Alumni

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General Dynamics IT

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