Principal Software Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Software Engineer Principal in San Antonio, TX, responsible for leading DevSecOps practices for mission-critical projects. This role will involve implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines while providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in software engineering, an active TS/SCI clearance, and expertise in CI/CD tools. A competitive salary range of $119,000–$161,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in software engineering and DevSecOps.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain.
• Mastery of Python, scripting, and programming languages for tool development.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of DevSecOps practices across projects.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines with security testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote security awareness.

Skills

CI/CD tools and pipelines

Configuration management tools

Containerization and orchestration technologies

Scripting and programming languages

Networking concepts and protocols

Security best practices and tools

Security compliance frameworks

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLabCI

Docker

AWS

Python

Job description

Position Summary

Software Engineer Principal at GDIT responsible for leading DevSecOps practices for Air Force mission‑critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading implementation and management of DevSecOps practices across multiple projects and teams, ensuring seamless integration of development, security, and operations processes.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining highly automated and secure CI/CD pipelines with advanced security testing and validation techniques.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to cross‑functional teams (developers, security engineers, operations staff) on secure system design, deployment, and operation.
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of security awareness.
• Architecting, implementing, and managing secure and highly available infrastructure (cloud‑based and on‑premises) focused on automation and scalability.
• Designing infrastructure‑as‑code solutions and implementing robust monitoring and alerting systems.
• Leading security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability remediation, and developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Conducting threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and procedures, including architectural diagrams, security documentation, and operational runbooks.
• Conducting proof‑of‑concept evaluations of new DevSecOps tools and technologies and making recommendations for adoption.
• Leading incident response and root‑cause analysis efforts, focusing on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
• Developing and delivering DevSecOps training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Computer Science or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of related experience in software engineering and DevSecOps.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Expert‑level proficiency in CI/CD tools and pipelines (Jenkins, GitLabCI, CircleCI, AzureDevOps).
• Proficiency in configuration management and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform).
• Extensive experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, DockerSwarm).
• Senior‑level knowledge of cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and secure cloud architecture design.
• Mastery of scripting and programming languages (Python, Bash, Go, Java) for custom tool development.
• In‑depth knowledge of security best practices and tools (OWASP, Nessus, BurpSuite, Splunk, SIEM solutions).
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, TLS).
• Experience with security compliance frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO27001, SOC2).
• Experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools.
• Preferred: reverse engineering and malware analysis experience; active participation in the security community.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and lead cross‑functional teams.

Location & Compensation

San Antonio, TX, USA – hybrid work (office & remote). Salary range: $119,000–$161,000 per year, commensurate with experience and location.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match, along with paid time off and flexible work options.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants with disabilities and protected veterans.