We are seeking a hands-on DevOps Engineer (SME) with deep experience across infrastructure, platforms, and application ecosystems spanning cloud and on-premise environments. This role requires a proven practitioner who can analyze existing (“as-is”) systems and applications, document current state architectures, design future-state solutions, and implement system enhancements or technology transformations end-to-end.

The ideal candidate is a technical leader and doer who can seamlessly collaborate across infrastructure, platform, application, DevSecOps, information systems security, and date teams while maintaining ownership of system reliability, performance, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform systems engineering across network, compute, storage, OS, middleware, databases, and applications.
• Document current architectures, design modernized solutions, and execute implementations/upgrades.
• Ensure systems meet availability, scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
• Integrate systems with DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines and troubleshoot cross-stack issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams for seamless operations.
• Produce technical documentation and act as escalation authority for complex issues.
• Communicate technical details to executives and translate them into business impact.

Mandatory Technical Requirements:

Infrastructure & Platforms:

• Networking (e.g., routing, firewalls, DNS).
• Storage (SAN, NAS, object storage).
• Containers (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Linux OS administration and IdAM with PKI expertise.

Cloud & On-Prem Technologies:

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid integration.
• Cloud networking, identity, security, and cost optimization.

Data & Application Platforms:

• Relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Web services, APIs, middleware, and event-based messaging systems.

Engineering & Automation:

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and configuration management.
• CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Splunk, ELK).

Architecture & Design:

• Develop detailed engineering designs and migration plans.

Desired Technical Requirements:

• Monitoring tools (e.g., logging, metrics, tracing).
• Zero Trust security architectures.
• AI/ML platforms and big data ecosystems (e.g., Hadoop, Databricks).
• ITIL processes, agile methodologies, and production environment support.
• Certifications: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, ITIL.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or IT related field, or the equivalent combination of or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Experience: 15+ years
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Location: Herndon, VA
• US Citizenship Required

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

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