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General Dynamics Information Technology•Herndon, VA

5d•$162,037 - $219,227•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive AWS Systems Engineer to build and maintain the foundational infrastructure that powers enterprise applications. The successful candidate will streamline the software development lifecycle by designing scalable infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and supporting efficient development workflows. You will contribute to the reliability, security, and scalability of cloud platforms with a focus on AWS‑native environments and modern engineering practices.

Requirements

Strong experience operating and supporting AWS cloud environments, including implementing high‑availability patterns and following architectural best practices.
Hands‑on experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform for provisioning and configuration.
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate deployment of web applications (e.g., Tomcat, containerized services).
Experience managing source control and development workflows within GitHub to ensure code quality and efficient integration.
Experience working within Agile development environments and collaborating with cross‑functional software teams.
Strong background managing, hardening, and optimizing RHEL/Rocky Linux systems.
Proficiency in Python or Bash for automation and tool development.
Experience securing platform components, including secret management, PKI/encryption, and maintaining documented artifacts for certification.
Ability to maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, and internal documentation to support developer usability.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
US Citizenship Required.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating managed database services (RDS, Postgres, MySQL) into platform architectures.
Experience performing performance analysis and improving efficiency of cloud‑native systems.

Responsibilities

Operating and supporting AWS cloud environments, including implementing high‑availability patterns and following architectural best practices.
Designing and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform for provisioning and configuration.
Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate deployment of web applications (e.g., Tomcat, containerized services).
Managing source control and development workflows within GitHub to ensure code quality and efficient integration.
Working within Agile development environments and collaborating with cross‑functional software teams.
Managing, hardening, and optimizing RHEL/Rocky Linux systems.
Scripting and programming in Python or Bash for automation and tool development.
Securing platform components, including secret management, PKI/encryption, and maintaining documented artifacts for certification.
Maintaining architecture diagrams, runbooks, and internal documentation to support developer usability.
Integrating managed database services (RDS, Postgres, MySQL) into platform architectures.
Performing performance analysis and improving efficiency of cloud‑native systems.

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
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.
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
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.