Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Cloud DevOps, Infrastructure Management (IM), Life Cycle SupportCertifications:
NoneExperience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob 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 complianceREQUIRED 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 reportingDESIRED 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 handlingIDEAL 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 improvementsWHAT 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 RequiredGDIT 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#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA_2026Alumni
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA HerndonAdditional 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 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans