Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$148,750–$201,250 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $160k
This role $175k
$122k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $130,770–$190,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $175k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph As a Systems Engineer, you will join the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support the deployment of systems and capabilities centered on a comprehensive motion imagery software suite. You will provide operational support for a non-internet accessible on-prem hybrid environment built primarily on Kubernetes. Your daily responsibilities involve applying DevSecOps principles, including configuration management, configuration-as-code, and continuous delivery to build, secure, and operate containers in dynamic environments. The role requires proficiency in Linux OS, scripting with Bash, Python, Java, or C#, and utilizing tools such as Git, Nexus, Ansible, Jenkins, Rundeck, Gradle, Maven, and Poetry. You will also work with Apache Kafka and the Elastic stack. This position addresses technical challenges within the Intelligence Community to provide actionable intelligence through advanced motion imagery technology.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Provide operational support for motion imagery software systems in a non-internet accessible hybrid environment.
  • Manage and administer Kubernetes clusters to deploy workloads using Helm charts.
  • Implement DevSecOps principles including configuration management, configuration-as-code, and continuous delivery.
  • Develop scripts and automation using tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, Jenkins, or Rundeck.
  • Manage source code and artifacts using Git, Nexus/Artifactory, and container registries.
  • Maintain and operate Linux-based systems and manage container and host networking.
  • Support and maintain infrastructure components including Apache Kafka and the Elastic stack.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Requires 10 or more years of related DevOps engineering experience.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or 14 years of equivalent job-related experience.
  • Must have experience with Linux OS, containerization, and Kubernetes environments including Helm.
  • Must possess skills in DevSecOps principles, configuration management, and continuous delivery.
  • Requires proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, Java, C#) and automation tools like Ansible or Jenkins.
  • US Citizenship.

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