Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
Other
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
DevOps, DevSecOps, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Reliability Engineer supporting Hosting Services, Site Reliability Engineering, virtualization, and data center support for a federal government agency GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are ourdifferentiator You will helpensuretoday issafeand tomorrow is smarter.
As a Reliability Engineer, you willbe responsible forensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of critical software systems and infrastructure that support a federal government mission.
HOW RELIABILITY ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Design, build, andmaintainscalable, reliable infrastructure and services that support Hosting Services, Site Reliability Engineering, virtualization, and data center operations for a federal customer.
Collaborate closely with software developers, infrastructure engineers, and IT operations teams to plan and execute deployments, improve system architectures, and enhance service reliability.
Use automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) to reduce manual work, streamline deployments, and improve consistency across environments.
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity using modern tooling; proactivelyidentifyissues andparticipatein on-call support to restore services quickly when incidents occur.
Implement and support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Terraform to enable reliable and repeatable releases.
Leverage containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to build resilient, scalable platforms.
Work with databases (e.g., SQL, MySQL) and application stacks (e.g., Java-based services) to ensure data integrity, performance, and fault tolerance.
Partner with cross-functional teams, using Jira and other collaboration tools, to track work, communicate status, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and operational excellence.
Contribute to a culture of teamwork and collaboration by sharing knowledge,participatingin post-incident reviews, and helping define best practices for reliability engineering.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: BA/BS or equivalent
Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, systems engineering, or software engineering roles
Required Technical Skills:
Experience with deployments and production operations in Linux-based environments
Proficiencywith scripting/coding (e.g., Python, Java, shell scripting)
Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
Strong Linux administration skills
Experience with SQL/MySQL and database concepts
Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
CI/CD and automation tools (Jenkins, Git, Terraform, Ansible)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated configuration management
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Jira and Agile methodologies
Experience withadditionalscripting languages and automation frameworks
Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts (SLIs/SLOs, error budgets, incident management)
Additional Information
● Location: Remote. Some travel may be required
● Timeline: This is a contingent position, expected to begin after 1 August 2026.
● Security Clearance Level: Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust suitability.
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 an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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:
Remote
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 26,000 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
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers solutions, 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.
GDIT is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. We have shared our clients’ sense of purpose for over half a century and have a unique understanding of their missions, complex environments, and a rapidly changing world.
Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
