Reliability Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology
Indianapolis, IN, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$111,155.0 - $150,385.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Systems Engineering JIRA Bash Shell Cloud Computing Configuration Management Collaborative Software Databases Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration
+26 more
Data Centers Data Integrity Database Theory DevOps Fault Tolerance Monitoring of Systems Internet Hosting Service Information Technology Operations Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration MySQL Reliability Engineering Ansible Shell Script Software Engineering Software Systems SQL Databases Scripting Cloud Platform System Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Git Containerization Kubernetes Terraform Docker Jenkins

Job description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Reliability Engineer supporting Hosting Services, Site Reliability Engineering, virtualization, and data center support for a federal government agency. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of critical software systems and infrastructure that support a federal government mission.

HOW RELIABILITY ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable infrastructure and services that support Hosting Services, Site Reliability Engineering, virtualization, and data center operations for a federal customer.

  • Collaborate closely with software developers, infrastructure engineers, and IT operations teams to plan and execute deployments, improve system architectures, and enhance service reliability.

  • Use automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) to reduce manual work, streamline deployments, and improve consistency across environments.

  • Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity using modern tooling; proactively identify issues and participate in on-call support to restore services quickly when incidents occur.

  • Implement and support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Terraform to enable reliable and repeatable releases.

  • Leverage containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to build resilient, scalable platforms.

  • Work with databases (e.g., SQL, MySQL) and application stacks (e.g., Java-based services) to ensure data integrity, performance, and fault tolerance.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams, using Jira and other collaboration tools, to track work, communicate status, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and operational excellence.

  • Contribute to a culture of teamwork and collaboration by sharing knowledge, participating in post-incident reviews, and helping define best practices for reliability engineering.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Education: BA/BS or equivalent

  • Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, systems engineering, or software engineering roles

Required Technical Skills:

  • Experience with deployments and production operations in Linux-based environments

  • Proficiency with scripting/coding (e.g., Python, Java, shell scripting)

  • Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud platforms

  • Strong Linux administration skills

  • Experience with SQL/MySQL and database concepts

  • Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • CI/CD and automation tools (Jenkins, Git, Terraform, Ansible)

  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated configuration management

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Jira and Agile methodologies

  • Experience with additional scripting languages and automation frameworks

  • Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts (SLIs/SLOs, error budgets, incident management), * Security Clearance Level: Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust suitability., Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience

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

Benefits & conditions

(part of General Dynamics) 3.73.7 out of 5 stars Indiana Remote $111,155 - $150,385 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Internal mobility program, 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, The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

About the company

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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