Software Integration Engineer 2

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility programs

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Software Integration Engineer to administer and support the CASA Compute Environment's PaaS. You will manage secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters on Linux infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability and security across mission-critical workloads.

The role requires 6+ years of related experience, TS/SCI with poly, and proficiency with Bash, Python, Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, Helm charts, Ansible, and Git. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required.
• Experience with Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Scripting with Bash and Python.
• Containerization with Docker/Podman.
• Administering and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience with IaC using Ansible.
• Writing/maintaining Helm charts.
• Git for source control and collaboration.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and provide operational support for the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security compliance for Kubernetes clusters.
• Optimize cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy and troubleshoot services on the PaaS.

Skills

Bash

Docker

Linux CLI

Python

Education

Technical Training / Certification or Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

Ansible

Git

Podman

Job description

Job Requirements

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

Job Qualifications: Skills: 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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits and Rewards

• 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

Salary

Likely salary range: $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.

Schedule and Location

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.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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