Software Solutions Architect

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Solutions Architect

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Solution Architecture, Systems Engineering, Waterfall Model

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Lead DevSecOps Evangelist to support a strategic technology offering within our Software Factory (SWF) and DevSecOps Capability Team in our Civilian CTO group.  The Lead DevSecOps Evangelist will support several initiatives across GDIT’s three divisions and should demonstrate capabilities and experience to help advance the key focus areas below:  

• Assist with the continued standup and expansion of the capabilities provided through the GDIT Software Factory (SWF)
• Servant leadership in an DevSecOps architect, engineering and coaching capacity for platform teams to evolve in their abilities to become high performing teams
• Serve as a change agent and transformation enabler by providing thought leadership on modern, everything (*)-as-code, cloud and container-native solutions & practices
• Provide DevSecOps support to programs, teams, and customers including developing whitepapers, guides and playbooks that advance DevSecOps approaches and execution
• Facilitate and provide expertise to teams to support both DevSecOps platform development and development teams in gaining maturity in maximizing delivering value to customers

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES

• Architecting and hands-on ability in maintaining and enhancing software / infrastructure as code (IaC) build, test, and deployment CI/CD pipelines
• Evolve and enhance the maturity for a self-service platform-as-a-service Software Factory
• Onboard development teams onto the Software Factory technical platform and integrate software and infrastructure components via automated pipelines
• Assist with determining guidelines and standards for deploying to AWS Cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environments, including defining system and application security requirements
• Educating teams on adoption of DevSecOps practices and tooling, and supporting those practices and tools
• Development of white papers, solution documents and artifacts to support technical and business teams’ efforts to learn and benefit from Software Factory & DevSecOps approaches
• Assist proposal development in the pursuit of organic and inorganic growth, and lead customer engagements, presentations & marketing matters of the SWF across our divisions

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of the DevSecOps competencies to recommend innovations that enhance and/or provide a competitive advantage
• Utilize technical knowledge to recommend metrics, tools, and techniques for enhanced operational efficiency for program start-ups and existing modernization efforts
• Provide DevSecOps coaching to Agile teams and members of technical challenge cohorts
• Assist in the development and presentation of technical training curriculum - syllabus and curriculum design experience a plus
• Perform and support DevSecOps and Agile maturity assessments in collaboration with the Product and Delivery Agile coaches

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Successful candidate must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance; no conditions that would hinder obtaining/renewing Clearance 
• BA/BS Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of DevOps/Cloud experience
• Experience with Software Architecture, Engineering and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and/or DevOps related practices
• Familiar/foundational in at least one programming language
• Familiar/foundational with unit/functional/performance testing frameworks
• Experience with Git version control
• Experience with containerization build technologies and deployments for Kubernetes
• Experience providing program, portfolio and team level process, mentoring and coaching to senior leadership, portfolio managers and teams
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in working with teams and customers in developing, implementing, and coaching DevSecOps processes
• Proficiency with Agile lifecycle management (ALM) processes and tools

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Exhibits a passion for DevSecOps techniques and technologies
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm and GitOps techniques
• Experience with Gitlab and GitLab CI/CD Pipelines preferred
• Experience with US Air Force Platform One’s Big Bang a plus
• Experience with Security Scanning Tools: Anchore, OpenSCAP, Prisma (Twistlock)
• Experience with Static Code Quality Scanning Tools like SonarQube
• Knowledge of secure development and software supply chain security practices
• Desire for continuous learning to remain current with related technology and practices
• Ability to handle a dynamic work environment
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Takes individual initiative to follow industry thought leaders, maintain professional qualifications, and participate in company as well as global communities of interest.
• Must be detail oriented, critical thinker, possess excellent problem solving skills
• Desire for continuous improvement and a commitment to best practices

The likely salary range for this position is $196,389 - $265,703. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans