Company: General Dynamics IT Location: Herndon, VA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 12/18/2025 Job Categories:
Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Kubernetes Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Cloud Engineer with Kubernetes container platform expertise and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Kubernetes Engineer, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customer directly supporting national security. You will play a crucial role in creating stable, reliable and a performant platform for mission-critical workloads.
Manage and maintain the Kubernetes cluster, including node management, pod scaling, and resource allocation
Ensure high availability and scalability of the Al/ML analytics platform, including monitoring and troubleshooting of issues
Manage and maintain dashboards for observability tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deploy and manage Al/ML models, including monitoring, and logging
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline platform management and deployment
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to platform performance, including debugging and optimizing containerized applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with other systems and tools
WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education: Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience
Experience: 8+ years of related experience with 3+ years of experience in system administration, with a focus on Kubernetes and containerized applications
Technical skills required:
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, including pods, services, deployments, and persistent storage
Proficiency in scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to debug complex issues
Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Desired skills and abilities:
Certification in Kubernetes administration, such as CKA or CKAD
Dashboarding with Grafana
Familiarity with OpenSearch Dashboard
Experience with Cl/CD tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab Cl/CD
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 youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.