Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Herndon, VA
Salary: $148,750–$201,250 / yr
Posted: 55 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer

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The Systems Engineer will join the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support the deployment of systems and capabilities centered on a comprehensive motion imagery software suite. This role involves providing operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community within a non-internet accessible on-prem hybrid environment. The successful candidate will perform DevOps engineering tasks, including building, securing, and operating containers in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include systems design, configuration-as-code, and continuous delivery. Required technical skills include Linux OS experience, Kubernetes cluster administration, and Helm. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with Bash, Python, Java, C#, Git, Nexus, Ansible, Jenkins, Rundeck, Gradle, Maven, Poetry, Apache Kafka, and the Elastic stack. The role requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and ten years of related experience.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $160000 from 251 postings across 41 companies.

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Skills

DevOps Kubernetes Python Bash Java C# Linux Git Ansible Jenkins Rundeck Gradle Maven Poetry Helm Apache Kafka Elastic Stack Configuration Management

What you'll do

Support the deployment of systems and capabilities for a motion imagery software suite.
Operate a non-internet accessible on-prem hybrid environment built primarily on Kubernetes.
Apply DevSecOps principles including strict configuration management and configuration-as-code.
Build, secure, and operate containers in a dynamic environment using Helm.
Develop scripts using languages such as Bash, Python, Java, or C#.
Manage source code and artifacts using tools like Git, Nexus, and container registries.
Automate workflows using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Rundeck.
Administer Linux host networking and manage Apache Kafka and Elastic stack components.

What we're looking for

Must be a US Citizen.
Must currently possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Must have 10+ years of related DevOps engineering experience.
Must have a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent 14 years of job-related experience.
Must have experience with Linux OS, systems engineering, and DevOps disciplines.
Must have experience with Kubernetes, including cluster administration and deploying workloads using Helm.
Must have experience with scripting (Bash, Python, Java, C#), source code management (Git), and automation tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Rundeck).
Must have experience with container networking, Apache Kafka, and the Elastic stack.

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