REQ#: RQ211865Public 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

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 you’ll 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. We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to 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. You’ll 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 identificationMaintain 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 platformsMonitor infrastructure health using tools like Cloudwatch, Icinga, SIEM, Kibana and custom logs to ensure high availabilitySupport and maintain encryption technologies (KMS, Vormetric, PKI) and manage certificate lifecyclesProvide 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 securelyParticipate in architecture reviews and help drive infrastructure optimization effortsCoordinate with software developers, security teams, and stakeholders to ensure system reliability and compliance
 

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

3–5+ years of specific experience supporting cloud-hosted web applications and infrastructureStrong 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 applicationsFamiliarity with DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as codeProven track record of handling compliance documentation (e.g., ATO, POA&Ms, contingency planning)Experience with monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and proactive incident responseExcellent 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 orchestrationWorking knowledge of RDBMS platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Kafka)Prior experience supporting federal customers or FedRAMP-compliant environmentsUnderstanding of security frameworks (NIST CSF, RMF) and incident handling

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

Mission-focused with a strong ownership mentalityCan operate cross-functionally across software, infrastructure, and security domainsProactive about solving problems before they impact end usersComfortable taking initiative, mentoring peers, and driving technical improvements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related fieldExperience: 10+ yearsSecurity Clearance Level: TS/SCI with PolygraphLocation: Herndon, VA (On Customer Site)US Citizenship Required
 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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