Software Engineer 4

General Dynamics - IT; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking an experienced Software Engineer SME to design, develop, and maintain a distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems. You’ll shape the engineering career while supporting mission-critical government projects and Splunk-enabled dashboards.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science, 12+ years of related experience, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Strong Linux, Python, Shell/Perl, Ansible, and CI/CD skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required.
• 12+ years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems.
• Ensure reliability, performance and scalability of HPC infrastructure.
• Proficient with Splunk for dashboards, data onboarding, models, and alerting.

Skills

Linux CLI

Shell/Perl scripting

Python

Splunk SPL & dashboards

Splunk data onboarding & models

Splunk alerting & incident workflows

Log management tools (Syslog-ng/rsyslg

Kafka

IaC with Ansible

CI/CD (GitLab CI)

Git

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Splunk

Ansible

GitLab CI

Git

Kafka

Syslog-ng/rsyslog

Job description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER SME

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The Software Engineer shall be part of a team responsible for designing, developing and maintaining a comprehensive distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of HPC infrastructure. In this position, the Software Engineer must be proficient with Splunk.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer SME must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 12+ years of related experience
• Security clearance required: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Position Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
• Experience developing Shell/Perl scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python
• Experience with Splunk SPL, dashboard creation, and report development
• Experience with Splunk data onboarding, field extractions, data models, and performance tuning
• Experience with Splunk alerting, incident management workflows, and event correlation
• Familiar interfacing with Log Management tools including Syslog-ng and rsyslog
• Familiar Message Brokers such as Kafka
• Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools including Ansible
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.