Senior DevOps Engineer - REMOTE

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Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Engineer Advisor with GDIT, where 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 as we provide enterprise IT operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) biometric identity management system (IDENT) and the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) to store, match, share, and analyze biometric and biographic data in support of DHS’s strategic mission. At the most critical moments of change, we’re there – bringing the resources, solutions, and expertise to help our clients take on some of the world’s biggest challenges – and GDIT is excited to offer you a unique opportunity to join a best performing O&M team supporting one our nation’s most critical national security, law enforcement, immigration and border management, and intelligence missions. With a career in Information Technology at GDIT, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated DevOps / Systems Engineer Advisor to join our growing team to develop, support, and modernize mission-critical applications for our DHS customer. Our work depends on a DevOps / Systems Engineer Advisor joining our team to configure and baseline software and use automated tools to develop, deploy, and maintain mission-critical applications; prepare configuration documentation and review and recommend improvements to existing CM processes; and work proactively, collaboratively, and with an entrepreneurial spirit in providing O&M support (in the form of developmental engineering) to the customer and their Stakeholder communities in achieving their critical missions.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems
• Sets up, maintains, and develops code baseline
• Creates and maintains processes for multiple environments
• Reviews build and deployment scripts
• Supports integration, operations, change management, and maintenance
• Supports CI/CD Development and Testing
• Supports policies, standards, guidelines, governance and related guidance for CI/CD operations and development
• Enables successful release management by moving code from Development and Testing environments to Staging and Production
• May serve as a team or task lead

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills: experience with build automation CM tools (e.g., Jenkins, Gitlab); experience implementing CI/CI pipeline; experience in Jira to support DevOps implementation in an Agile environment; experience with Oracle Database; experience with build-time dependency management (Maven, Ivy), unit testing and code-coverage tools (JUnit), and functional test automation techniques and tools (Selenium, etc.); and knowledge of source code control management systems and configuration management ( i.e. Git, Subversion, etc.), and of code branching/merging strategies
• Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (DHS HQ EOD required to start; must be able to obtain DHS HQ Final Suitability)
• Required Skills and Abilities: adept at problem-solving, troubleshooting, collaboration, time management, multi-tasking, and task-ownership; excellent oral and written communication skills
• Preferred Skills: 10+ years of relevant experience; degree in computer engineering, computer science, information systems, or related technical discipline; some experience in Postgres, PL/SQL, and SQL*Plus; some experience in UNIX/LINUX shell scripting; proven track record as a self-learner, keeping current with the latest techniques to include automated code scanning, automated testing, and continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts; Certifications - SAFe, SCRUM, or Kanban
• Location: Remote
• U.S. Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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 holiday

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