DevOps Cloud Engineer / Application Deployment Specialist

$153,000 - $207,000/Yr

General Dynamics - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tampa, FL

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a DevOps Engineer at GDIT, you will deliver innovative solutions to complex problems, focusing on application development and enhancing the end-user experience. This role supports USSOCOM at Fort Liberty, NC, and involves managing distributed services, automating installations, and ensuring system security and reliability. Your expertise will guide software releases and provide technical leadership, contributing to a safer and smarter future.

Responsibilities

• Automate the installation, configuration, and maintenance of platform services.
• Manage system tuning for reliability and efficiency.
• Guide and manage software releases for new features.
• Troubleshoot system-related problems and ensure system security.
• Perform administrative operations of server hardware and software.
• Stay current with operating systems/software analysis and technological developments.
• Provide expertise in the development or modification of software programs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related experience in IT and/or software development.
• Experience deploying applications in an Enterprise Cloud environment.
• In-depth understanding of DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Continuous Integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo).
• Experience in VMware vSphere/ESXi/NSX-T and networking technologies.
• Competent in release management and supporting production systems using SRE practices.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification required (Level III preferred).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and OpenStack.
• Familiarity with automation/orchestration tools like Chef, Ansible, or BOSH.
• Experience with platform as a service products such as Cloud Foundry or Heroku.
• Understanding of systems monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Prometheus, Splunk).
• Background in Windows deployment and automation technologies.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life and accidental death insurance