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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer Principal - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $161,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Biometrics, Burp Suite, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Static Program Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Open Web Application Security, Ansible, Reverse Engineering, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Circleci, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Nessus, Puppet, Terraform, Splunk, Devsecops, Jenkins, Golang - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-TX-San-Antonio/Principal-Software-Engineer_RQ224556-1/apply ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field * Preferred Master's degree in Computer Science or related field * Experience: 10+ years of related experience * Must have an active TS SCI clearance * Expert-level proficiency in CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps), including advanced configuration, scripting, and customization. * Expertise in configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform), including designing and implementing complex infrastructure-as-code solutions. * Understanding and extensive experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm), including designing and managing containerized applications at scale. * Sr level knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including designing and implementing secure and scalable cloud architectures. Experience should include cost optimization and resource management. * Mastery of scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go, Java), with the ability to develop custom tools and automation scripts. * In-depth knowledge of security best practices and tools (e.g., OWASP, Nessus, Burp Suite, Splunk, SIEM solutions), including experience with threat intelligence and security monitoring. * Understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and TLS. * Experience with security compliance frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2). * Experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools. * Experience with reverse engineering and malware analysis (preferred). * Active participation in the security community (e.g., contributing to open-source projects, presenting at conferences, publishing research, Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification ## Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer Principal at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career., As a Software Engineer Principal, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Air Force. * Leading the implementation and management of DevSecOps practices across multiple projects and teams to ensure seamless integration of development, security, and operations processes. * Designing, implementing, and maintaining highly automated and secure CI/CD pipelines, incorporating advanced security testing and validation techniques., Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Principal must have experience with: * Providing technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams (including developers, security engineers, and operations staff) on secure system design, deployment, and operation. This includes mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of security awareness. * Architecting, implementing, and managing secure and highly available infrastructure, both cloud-based and on-premises, with a focus on automation and scalability. This includes designing infrastructure-as-code solutions and implementing robust monitoring and alerting systems. * Leading security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability remediation efforts, including developing and implementing security policies and procedures. Experience should include conducting threat modeling and risk assessments. * Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and procedures, and contributing to knowledge sharing and training initiatives. 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