DevSecOps Solutions Architect - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Herndon - 13857 Mclearen Road (VAS091)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ174107
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:
Job Family:
Solutions Architect
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Developing Proposals, DevOps, Software Development
Certifications:
None
Experience:
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as a DevSecOps Solution Architect with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. The Intel and Homeland Security (IHS) Chief Technology Office (CTO) is responsible for technical solutioning with excellence within the division. The DevSecOps Solution Architecture role provides DevSecOps, Agile Development, and Security Engineering subject matter expertise specific to application architecture, design, and development in solving our customers' problems and enabling their missions. This role reports directly to the CTO Leadership.
Responsibilities include:
DevSecOps:
- Design and configure CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices and tools.
- Conduct software and systems engineering and software systems research to develop new capabilities, ensuring cybersecurity is fully integrated.
- Deploy and configure automated testing solutions to ensure high software quality prior to deployment.
- Build and configure automate deployment routines.
- Participate in Agile planning and support Agile development cadence.
- Build solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Create building blocks of reusable capabilities that can adapt to different customer environments.
- Conduct comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential technical and procedural best practices in support of DevSecOps and IaC.
- Build implementations that align with Software Development Life Cycle and ITIL best practices.
- Create and publish strategies, implementation, maintenance, and administration guides for DevSecOps platforms.
- Develop and publish engineering architectural artifacts for reuse across the organization.
Solutionist:
- Function as a solutions architect, lead or contributing, within a Business and Proposal Development Process such as Shipley.
- Conducts software and systems engineering and software systems research to develop new capabilities tailored to customer needs.
- Identifies solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyzes alternatives based on trade space, and implements designs.
- Designs and defines high-level system architecture for new or existing Information and Operational Technology (OT and IT) systems.
- Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that conform to customer mission technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Coach and provide subject matter guidance to proposal and program teams for DevSecOps implementations.
- Develop Work Breakdown Structures and Basis of Estimate artifacts for proposed solutions.
- Reviewing and providing constructive feedback to proposal artifacts.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
The candidate must possess the following skills:
- Comprehensive DevSecOps experience, including:
- Experience using DevSecOps tools, such as Ansible, Jenkins, Jira, Git and automation tools (e.g. GitHub)
- Experience with software containerization, container security, and scanning
- Experience with AWS and Azure implementations
- Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity framework (NIST 800-53)
- Solution and architecture development concepts and processes, 5+ years.
- Proven ability to lead development of technical data packages such as a system description, Interface Control Document (ICD), CONOPS, related appendices and detail artifacts such as an API (Application Programming Interface) SDD (System Description Documents), OV-1s, and systems and enterprise architecture packages.
- Excellent verbal and written communication (including executive level interface), work autonomously and in groups, highly organized, deadline-oriented, continuous-improvement mindset.
- Experience managing the system engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, analysis of alternatives, proofs of concepts, and operational pilots.
- Education: Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent work experience.
- Required Experience: 15+ years of related experience in systems engineering related work and must have at least five years leading technical aspects of systems integration programs.
Additional Requirements:
- Due to the nature of the work performed and the privileged user access for this position, U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph, existing clearance preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree or 15+ or more years of professional experience in related fields.
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The likely salary range for this position is $178,500 - $241,500. 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:
10-25%
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA VA Herndon - 13857 Mclearen Road (VAS091)
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.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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