Software Integration Engineer 3

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to drive opportunities on mission‑critical government projects and advance your engineering career. The role focuses on administering and supporting the CASA Compute Environment, a secure Kubernetes‑driven platform, to deliver scalable services for critical applications.

Applicants should have TS/SCI with poly, 8+ years of experience, and strong Linux, Bash/Python, Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, Helm, IaC (Ansible),

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree.
• Security clearance required: Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph.
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and provide operational support for the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).
• Ensure platform reliability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance for mission requirements.
• Monitor Kubernetes clusters and troubleshoot issues across ingress, networking, and storage.

Skills

Linux CLI

Scripting Bash/Python

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes administration

Kubernetes troubleshooting

IaC with Ansible

Helm Charts

Monitoring with Prometheus Grafana

Git workflows

Education

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Python REST services

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
• Security clearance required: Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience

Position 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 system monitoring tools such as Prometheus/Grafana
• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.

Position Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
• 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.