Senior Azure DevOps Engineer at General Dynamics Information Technology – Washington, District of Columbia

Location: USA DC Washington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ218610
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cloud Based Services, DevOps, Microsoft Azure
Certifications:
None
Experience:
9 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

Overview of the Role

• This role is for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer who will manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure, focusing on Azure Government cloud environments
• The ideal candidate will have substantial hands-on technical expertise and a proven ability to deliver solutions in a hybrid cloud/on-prem environment. They should also deeply understand Azure networking, DevOps principles, automation tooling, and secure cloud practices

Core Responsibilities

Focus Areas Include:

• Managing Azure Government environments (Windows/Linux servers, networking, integrations)
• Building and applying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices (CI/CD) to deploy, optimize, and secure cloud infrastructure
• Ensuring hybrid connectivity and secure operations while maintaining performance and availability
• Leveraging automation tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell) to streamline repetitive tasks
• Monitoring system performance and addressing vulnerabilities through strong troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud
• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while optimizing performance and availability
• Responsible for securing infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations
• Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
• Support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations
• Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)
• Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts
• Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation
• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems
• Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanning

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field

Experience:

• 10+ years of related experience required, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management

Required Skills:

• Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments
• Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor
• Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN
• Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required:

• Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services
• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment

LOCATION:

• Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required

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 $142,792 - $172,500. 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:
Less than 10%

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 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.

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