Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health plan

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. in Herndon, VA, seeks a Systems Engineer to support a non-internet accessible on-prem Kubernetes environment and deliver mission-critical systems using modern DevOps practices.

You will apply automation, containerization, and security-first engineering to ensure reliability and performance in a complex, government-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• 10+ years of DevOps/engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent.
• Experience with DevSecOps and configuration-as-code.

Responsibilities

• Provide DevOps capabilities for on-prem hybrid Kubernetes environment.
• Develop scripts in Bash, Python, or Java.
• Manage source code and artifacts with Git and Nexus/Artifactory.
• Automate build and deployment with Jenkins, Ansible, and Helm.

Skills

DevOps

Engineering

Systems Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Nexus/Artifactory

Container registries

Kubernetes

Helm

Ansible

Jenkins

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: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: DevOps, Engineering, Systems Design Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: Ensure the safety and security of our nation as a Systems Engineer at GDIT. You’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. Here, your work will have meaning and impact as you deliver your best every day. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on the Systems Engineer joining our team to support the deployment of systems and capabilities centered on our comprehensive motion imagery software suite. The Systems Engineer will support operations of a non-internet accessible on-prem hybrid environment built primarily on Kubernetes.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The candidate will be expected to provide an array of skills within DevOps discipline. Development and/or scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, C#, etc) Linux OS experience Systems engineering experience Source code management tools (Git, etc) and artifact repositories (Nexus/Atifactory, container registries, etc) Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Rundeck, etc Experience with build/packaging tools such as Gradle, Maven Poetry, etc

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance 10+ years of related DevOps engineering experience Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, OR equivalent 14 years job-related experience Demonstrated experience employing DevSecOps principles, including strict configuration management, configuration-as-code, and continuous delivery Demonstrated experience in building, securing, and operating containers in a dynamic environment Experience working in a Kubernetes-based environment, including: A basic understanding of how Kubernetes works Experience using and/or administering Kubernetes clusters Experience building and deploying workloads using Helm Knowledge of container and Linux host networking Experience with Apache Kafka Experience with Elastic stack Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments

Location: At Customer Site – Herndon area

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

401K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays #GDITCareers #GDITPolyEvent #GDITEnhanced2026 #MissionPoly2026 #VA_2026Alumni #CJPost #Jet

The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. 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 VA Herndon 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.

Our 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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