DevSecOps Kubernetes SME

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert (SME) at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. As a Kubernetes SME , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Department of Defense Combatant Command, US Central Command. You will play a crucial role in enabling DevSecOps, CI/CD, and mission-ready application deployment through Kubernetes, Docker, and emerging DoD container technologies.

• Serve as the technical lead for all Kubernetes-related initiatives across enclaves.

• Architect, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters and container runtimes.

• Support container security, RBAC, compliance (e.g., STIG, RMF), and image scanning using DoD-approved tools (e.g., Trivy).

• Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers to integrate Kubernetes into CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab).

• Design and support container orchestration for microservices and legacy modernization efforts.

• Contribute to Zero Trust Architecture enforcement within Kubernetes workloads.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members and support ATO documentation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Senior must have:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).

• Technical skills:

  • Experience in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).

  • Deep knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, Helm, Ansible) and GitOps best practices.

  • Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

• Preferred Skills:

  • Certifications preferred: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Docker Certified Associate (DCA), or similar.

  • Experience with platform engineering, Kubernetes-native services (Ingress, Service Mesh, etc.).

  • Familiarity with DISA STIGs, and DoD container security guidance.

  • Ability to support development teams modernizing legacy apps for Kubernetes delivery.

  • Ability to teach and expand knowledge to existing workforce.

• Security clearance level: Secret clearance required, TS/SCI eligibility preferred

• Work location: This is not a remote role and requires working on site at the MacDill AFB client site.

• Role requirements:

  • Experience supporting DoD, IC, or mission-critical environments.

  • Strong understanding of DevSecOps, security hardening, and compliance in Kubernetes environments.

  • Familiarity with IL5/IL6 cloud environments (VMware Tanzu/VKS/VCF).

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, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

#ARMA

#CENTCOM

#GDITPRIORITY

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required