Software Integration Engineer 2

General Dynamics - IT; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Wellness packages

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to administer and optimize the CASA Compute Environment's PaaS and Kubernetes clusters in a secure, scalable Linux-based setup.

The role requires 6+ years of related experience and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph, plus hands-on Bash/Python, Docker/Podman, Ansible, Helm, and Git expertise to manage deployments and monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required
• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and provide operational support for the CASA Compute Environment PaaS
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security compliance for Kubernetes clusters
• Monitor performance and optimize cluster operations, networking, and storage
• Develop and maintain automation for deployment and management using IaC tools

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes administration

Kubernetes workloads

Ansible (IaC)

Helm Charts

Git

Education

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Jira

Confluence

Job description

SOFTWARE INTEGRATION ENGINEER

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Integration Engineer 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 Integration Engineer shall be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). The CCE provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters operating within a Linux-based infrastructure. Tasking shall ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

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

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Experience: 6+ years of related experience
• Security clearance level: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required

Required skills:

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman
• Demonstrated experience administrating and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.)
• Experience with IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible
• Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts
• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus /Grafana
• Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python applications (REST services, microservices, etc.)
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

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.