Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Quick Summary
Skills:DevOps, Engineering,
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsRequirements
~1 min readJob 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.
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
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
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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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:
40Work Location:
USA VA HerndonAdditional Work Locations:
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 43 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 13
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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