DevSecOps Engineer at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Software Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Docker (Software), MySQL, PHP (Programming Language), Red Hat Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

We currently utilize a mix of technologies on our program, specifically PHP, MySQL/MariaDB under Apache on Linux or Windows. We also use MSSQL, Oracle, Informix, and other databases. APIs are used extensively – both APIs created, hosted and served by the open-source projects and consumed by them.

On the front-end, native Javascript and jQuery is used throughout. A desire for skills with vue.js specifically or a transferable equivalent client library such as Angular or React is required. A well-rounded experience with HTML and CSS, including pre-processors is expected.

Version control experience using GIT is strongly preferred, or an equivalent similar tool. Any experience of infrastructure and server management is beneficial, and a thorough ability to connect to, navigate and run commands under Linux is expected.

An understanding of web-application security and testing practices is desired, including penetration testing, static code analysis and load testing. Experience of 508 compliance implementation and front-end testing such as page speed tests and browser compliance testing is useful. Experience with automated scripted testing using Selenium, JMeter or similar is beneficial.

The project is being managed in an agile environment, and experience with JIRA or similar project tracking tools is helpful.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Help establish CI/CD pipeline in coordination with the lead DevSecOps engineer and the integration platform team.
• Support API usage in a diverse data environment across multiple databases and file formats.
• Provide full life-cycle implementation including design, development, testing and deployment of projects that support business goals.
• Take ownership of projects/tasks/issues and work them through completion.
• Develop and maintain architecture and integration documentation.
• Participate in reviews to ensure processes support existing architecture, follow defined guidelines and coding standards, and meet user requirements.
• Collaborate with end users and provide exceptional customer service by becoming a trusted business advisor.

Required skills:

• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Ansible experience.
• Experience with Java-based and PHP-based applications.
• Experience building Docker images running databases such as MySQL, Redis, or PostgreSQL.
• Must have solid experience managing Linux operating systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Experience debugging production applications using a combination of operating system (Linux) log files, enterprise logging systems (such as Splunk), database queries in SQL, and application testing.
• Demonstrated proficiency providing both high-level (management-focused) and low-level (technical-focused) documentation and presentations.
• Demonstrated excellent listening and communication skills when collaborating with customers and other technical teams.
• 8+ years directly related experience in the design, writing and testing of computer programs, with two or more years’ experience in software operating systems architecture
• 8+ years of systems development experience utilizing a full Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• 5+ years’ experience with Java development and associated tools
• Experience with JBoss Fuse Middleware, or comparable
• Experience programming with Java Spring, Spring Boot
• Experience with relational database development such as MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server
• Experience with creating and consuming REST API services
• Experience with other API services such as SoapUI, XML-RPC
• Experience with working in a collaborative team environment

Knowledge:

• Java programming and maven dependency management
• Preference for Spring Boot and Apache Camel / JBoss Fuse
• Experience with build and deployment automation, including source control, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), configuration as code, and deployment pipelines:
  • Git expertise, GitLab experience is a plus
  • Continuous integration tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, or Jenkins
  • Ansible experience is a plus
  • Artifactory experience is a plus
• Must display a thorough understanding of Data Integration protocol and standards, i.e., REST and SoapUI
• Must display a thorough understanding of integration patterns with implementations, i.e., Spring Boot and Camel for API, Pentaho for ETL
• Must display a thorough understanding of the nature of backend services (as opposed to front-end UIs), i.e., API standards and Smart Cache-ing
• Must display a thorough understanding of the server environment –
  • API Gateway -> Proxy -> Service
  • Security
  • Connectivity, Traffic Requirements
• Must display a thorough understanding of Configuration Management, Auditability, and Observability using –
  • Git as a reliable source
  • Maven and Artifactory as Java build tools
  • Ansible for Automation of server environments
  • Git Hooks for Automation of service deployments
  • Icinga and Matomo for monitoring
• Windows and Linux administration
• Project life cycle methodology for application development
• Agile development methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming
• JIRA for work management is a plus
• Familiarity with OpenShift / Docker is a plus

Ability:

• Able to prioritize on delivery to production
• Able to work a mix of short term and long-term deliverables simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Strong documentation skills
• Team player, flexible/adaptable, responsible and accountable, and able to achieve win-win negotiations
• Strong problem solving and service delivery skills
• Efficient problem identification and resolution skills
• Value added mentality
• Coach, mentor and develop team.

Required Education and Experience:

BA/BS with 10+ years of directly related IT experience (or MA/MS with 8+ years of directly related IT experience)

The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

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.