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O365 Automation Engineer - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Chantilly - 15036 Conference Center Dr (VAS027)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ183866

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Automation Technology, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Software Systems
Certifications:

Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an O365 Automation Engineer with experience automating tenant configurations in a Microsoft Office 365 deployment using REST API, PowerShell, M365DSC, etc to provide support for the Defense Enterprise Office Solution (DEOS) Cloud Service Offering contract. This position will require the employee to report full-time onsite in either Chantilly, VA (preferred) or Fort Meade, MD.

HOW A O365 AUTOMATION ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
The Automation Engineer, working as part of a team, will receive guidance from Department Tenant Administrators on required configurations and develop the optimal delivery methodology to deploy and maintain continuous compliance with desired configurations. With minimal guidance, the Automation Engineer will also:

  • Provide top-level technical expertise, including performing in-depth and complex software systems programming and analysis.
  • Design architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
  • Ensure these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for DoD architectures.
  • Determine and identifies high level functional and technical requirements based on interactions with the user community and knowledge of the enterprise architecture. Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades.
  • Interact with project management to plan project schedules and technical direction.
  • Develop software design documents and technology white papers and is instrumental in selection of development tools.
  • Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams, testing, and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel.
  • Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products.
  • Review existing repositories and delivery methodologies and recommend optimizations or alternative DevSecOps platform(s) and protocols to enhance long-term sustainment
  • Follow software development best practices to facilitate collaboration, feature enhancement, issue tracking, testing, development, and production deployment
  • Implement Policy as Code (PaC) using platforms like Ansible, Terraform, M365DSC, etc
  • Utilize parameter driven, declarative syntax models when possible, to afford flexibility and simplicity to subscribing organizations

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:
  • CLEARANCE: Active DoD Secret clearance
  • CERTIFICATION: IAT Level II certification
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree or higher in Computer Science or related field, OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
  • YEAR'S EXPERIENCE: 8+ years experience
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS:
  • Must have experience with REST API and PowerShell.
  • Expertise in implementing, ideally for DoD customers, including the following:
  • --- Experience in Cloud, Azure, MS Office 365 support environments
  • --- Experience with languages/protocols such as Git, PowerShell, MS Graph Python, and Ruby
  • --- Familiar with O365 related API endpoints and PowerShell Modules
  • SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment
  • LOCATION: ONSITE - Must report onsite in either Chantilly, VA or Fort Meade, MD

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS: Experience with Agile software development is a plus

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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#OpportunityOwned

#WeAreGDIT

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#clearedjobs

#veterans

The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. 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:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:
USA MD Fort Meade

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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Chantilly, VA

Salary Range
$136,000 to $184,000
General Dynamics

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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