Platform Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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Manassas, VA (On-Site/Office)

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Platform Engineer for the AN/BYG-1 and Tactical Control Systems programs, you'll engage as part of a cross functional team responsible for enabling a seamless developer experience. You will continuously focus on removing hurdles to enable rapid capability development experience by software and infrastructure developers, utilizing the best in breed practices and technologies.

Key Performance Objectives:

  • Automation of infrastructure and tools to streamline operations, deployment, and monitoring processes.
  • Contribute to the design, implementation, orchestration, and maintenance of containerized environments.
  • Maintain the DevSecOps pipeline and implement process improvements.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and ensure seamless integration of new features.
  • Ability to develop and maintain Cyber Secure infrastructure.

What Sets You Apart:

  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies, including CNCF graduated projects, such as ArgoCD, Rook-Ceph, Prometheus, Grafana, Nexus, Helm, Jenkins, Bamboo or other continuous integration tools.
  • Experience with DISA cyber security standards and best practices.
  • You have a passion for pain-free developer experience and understand the pain points developers experience in developing and shipping new features into production.
  • You stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively find opportunities to operational them.
  • Ability to work in a flexible environment that embraces rapid change, emphasizes continuous learning, and attack new challenges.
  • Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways.
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success.
  • Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security.
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule).
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

  • This position is 100% on-site located in Manassas, VA

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Target salary range: USD $90,737.80/Yr. - USD $100,662.20/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
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Bold thinking is welcome here. So is imagination, creativity, and leadership. Your ideas will power technologies and solutions that are so advanced and so critical, they’re often classified. Basically, at this level, there is no next level. THE CULTURE • Average Tenure Of 12 Years – Not All Companies Can Say That! • We Invest In Our People • Resources & Support to Grow Your Career • Multiple Employee Resource Groups • Professional Development Programs • We Invest In Our Communities • Partnerships at the Local and National Level • Veteran & Military Initiatives • Scholarship Programs • Our Work Is Very Cool – Even Top Secret! THE PERKS • 401k Plan With Immediate Vesting And A 6% Match • Flexible Schedules – 9/80 option with every other Friday off! • Work/Life Balance • Holidays, My Time & PTO • Family Leave, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance • Tuition Assistance • Family, Medical & Military Leave • Insurance • Mission Perks Discounts • And So Much More…

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