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Senior Cloud-Native Platform Engineer (Active TS/SCI /w Poly)

gdit
Annapolis Junction, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: DevOps, Git, Kubernetes, Linux Certifications: None Experience: 8 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Software Engineer Principal TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Ready to build mission-critical systems in a modern, cloud-native environment? Bring your engineering expertise and passion for innovation to a team where your work has real impact. We’re looking for a Software Engineer Principal who thrives in Linux-based environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is excited to work with cutting-edge tools and containerized architectures. What You’ll Do Design, develop, and deploy scalable, containerized applications Build and maintain secure, high-performance systems in Linux environments Develop automation scripts and backend services using Python (3.x) and Bash Work with modern container platforms including Docker, containers, and Kubernetes Create and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments Integrate messaging systems such as RabbitMQ Implement and support CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI) Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Ansible Collaborate using Git-based workflows and modern DevOps practices Contribute to next-generation development using Rust (experience or strong willingness to learn) What You Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree 8 years of relevant software engineering experience Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance Strong experience with: Linux CLI and tools Bash scripting Python (3.x) development NoSQL databases (MongoDB) Containerization (Docker, containers) Kubernetes orchestration Helm chart development Git source control CI/CD principles and GitLab CI Infrastructure as Code (Ansible) Experience with Rust or a strong aptitude and desire to learn it Preferred Skills SQL databases (PostgreSQL) Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) Why This Role? Work in a modern DevSecOps environment with current tools and best practices Build secure, scalable systems that matter Collaborate with highly skilled engineers solving complex challenges Grow your expertise in cloud-native technologies and Rust development Make an impact in a mission-driven organization If you’re an experienced engineer who enjoys ownership, innovation, and working with modern technologies at scale, we’d love to connect. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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: Onsite Work Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction 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 50 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Join our 30,000 everyday heroes. 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. For more information about GDIT's Privacy Policy, click here: https://www.gdit.com/privacy-policy/notices/

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