Software Integration Engineer 2

Praxis Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 151,300 - 204,700; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Software Integration Engineer in the Maryland area to support mission-critical government projects. The role focuses on administering a secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes-based PaaS within a Linux infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and scalable performance for CAS Compute Environment workloads.

Applicants must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and 6+ years of related experience, with strong Bash, Python scripting, Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC expertise using

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance required.
• Experience with Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Scripting with Bash and Python.
• Experience with Docker/Podman containers.
• Administration of Kubernetes clusters.
• Writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts.
• Git for source control and collaboration.
• IaC concepts using Ansible automation.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and operate the PaaS component of CASA Compute Environment.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security compliance.
• Monitor Kubernetes clusters for performance and issues.
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes workloads (ingress, networking, storage).
• Develop and apply IaC practices using automation tools including Ansible.
• Develop and deploy Helm charts for services and applications.

Skills

Bash

Linux CLI

Python

Education

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Helm

Git

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Type Of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Software Engineering

Skills

Job Qualifications: Bash (Scripting Language), Docker (Software), Linux Command, Python (Programming Language)

Certifications

None

Experience

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

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

• 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:

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

• 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.

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The likely salary range for this position is $151,300 - $204,700. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional 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.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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