[Hiring] DevSecOps Architect @General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a DevSecOps Architect at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

As a DevSecOps Architect, you will lead the evolution of our software delivery lifecycle by embedding security into every stage of the CI/CD pipeline. This role is specifically focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to automate threat detection, optimize code reviews, and secure AI-native applications. You will be responsible for building a robust, self-healing DevSecOps ecosystem that balances rapid deployment with uncompromising security standards.

• Core Objectives
• Shift Left: Achieve 90% automated security coverage across all production-bound code
• Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR): Utilize AI to reduce vulnerability remediation time by 40% within the first year
• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of the "AI for Security" and "Security for AI" movements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, preferred but not required
• If resources do not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required
• 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years dedicated to DevSecOps leadership in high-scale environments
• Expert-level experience with Kubernetes, Terraform/Pulumi, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Mastery of integrating SAST, DAST, SCA, and Secret Scanning into GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
• Hands-on experience securing MLOps pipelines and implementing security for AI-integrated APIs
• Programming proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash for building custom security automation and AI-driven scripts
• Deep knowledge of eBPF, Prometheus, and AI-powered logging/monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace or Datadog)

Requirements

• Proven track record of implementing AI/ML to solve operational or security challenges
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related engineering field (preferred)
• Strong ability to bridge the gap between "Speed of DevOps" and "Rigors of Security" while communicating clearly with executive leadership
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years.

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

Company Description

We are GDIT, a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation.

We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.