Core Java Software Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

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Chantilly, VA, USA
In-Office
159K-215K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Develop and maintain core Java web applications using Java 17+, Jakarta Servlets, Apache Tomcat, REST APIs, JDBC, and MariaDB/MySQL. Implement LDAP authentication, SSH-based tools, PKI and cryptographic functionality, certificate management, and secure data transmission. Administer Linux systems, configure Tomcat and HTTPD, build JSP and JavaScript interfaces, and use Git/GitHub for version control. Analyze requirements, produce maintainable code, troubleshoot security and database issues, and support an onsite enterprise IT environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Apache Tomcat, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Java Web Development

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Core Java Software Engineer supporting an information technology enterprise. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Core Java Software Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Core Java Software Engineer joining our team.

  • Expert-level knowledge of Core Java (NOT Spring Boot), Eclipse IDE v2026, Java 17 or later, JVM, JRE, and JDK concepts, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, JSP, Apache Tomcat 11 or later, Tomcat connector, MariaDB (MySQL) v10 or latest, HTML5, CSS, JSON/XML HTTP, HTTPS, REST API, SSH, PKI, OpenSSL, Putty, Linux and LDAP.
  • Extensive experience with LDAP authentication and authorization, and custom LDAP-based solutions.
  • Strong experience with SSH and Putty, and custom SSH-based tools and applications on Linux platform.
  • Experience with Linux system administration and command-line tools.
  • Experience w/ Java REST API development, and API secure requests using application certificates and scalability for user activity monitoring.
  • Experienced w/ JDBC, DAO pattern and configuration using MariaDB (MySQL) and custom database tools and scripts – connection pooling without framework.
  • Experience deploying applications on Apache Tomcat, configuring Tomcat connectors, and managing HTTPD (Apache HTTP Server).
  • Experience w/ front-end development w/ JSP, AJAX, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML and CSS design for web presence and back-end development;
  • Experienced writing Jakarta Servlet API, including servlet lifecycle, request and response handling, and session management.
  • Experience w/ Java Base64 API, that encodes and decodes data, including its usage and limitations.
  • Knowledge of Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA) and its APIs.
  • Knowledge of encryption algorithms, such as AES, RSA and ECC and their usage in Java.
  • Experience w/Quartz Job Scheduling Library using Core Java development.
  • Experience w/ software version control tools (Git/GitHub) code repository;
  • Knowledge of PKI infrastructure and secure data transmission, and custom PKI-based tools and applications.
  • Knowledge of X.509 certificate handling, including certificate parsing, certificate validation and certificate chaining.
  • Experienced in generating, managing, and storing key pairs using OpenSSL, and RSA, troubleshooting PKI-related issues, including key pair and certificate problems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Shows initiative and offers ideas for new products and improvements to existing interfaces.
  • Actively keeps apprised of industry technological enhancements and changes.
  • Location: Chantilly, VA (On Customer Site)
  • Desired skills:
  • Some experience integrating Python into web applications;
  • Some experience Writing Confluence plugins
  • Familiar w/ Windows Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) – for issuing and managing key infrastructure (PKI) certificates
  • US Citizenship Required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

      GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

      • 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

      #WeAreGDIT
      #JET
      #GDITEnhanced2026
      #VA_2026Alumni

      The likely salary range for this position is $158,855 - $214,921. 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.

      Scheduled Weekly Hours:

      40

      Travel Required:

      Less than 10%

      Telecommuting Options:

      Onsite

      Work Location:

      USA VA Chantilly

      Additional Work Locations:

      Total Rewards at GDIT:

      Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

       



      Our Identity Verification Process:

      As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

      About Our Work:

      We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions 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 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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      Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

      Skills Required

      • 10+ years of related software engineering experience
      • Expert-level Core Java experience, including Java 17 or later, JVM, JRE, and JDK concepts
      • Experience with Java web development, Jakarta Servlet API, JSP, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS
      • Experience with Apache Tomcat deployment, connector configuration, and Apache HTTP Server management
      • Experience with JDBC, DAO patterns, MariaDB/MySQL, connection pooling, and database tools or scripts
      • Extensive experience with LDAP authentication, authorization, and custom LDAP solutions
      • Experience with SSH, PuTTY, Linux system administration, and command-line tools
      • Experience developing and securing Java REST APIs
      • Knowledge of PKI, X.509 certificates, OpenSSL, RSA, AES, ECC, and Java Cryptography Architecture
      • Experience with Git or GitHub version control
      • Experience with Quartz Job Scheduling Library
      • Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, collaboration, and technical-requirements analysis skills
      • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
      • US citizenship
      • Current Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance
      • Experience integrating Python into web applications
      • Experience writing Confluence plugins
      • Familiarity with Windows Active Directory Certificate Services

      General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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      • Affordable Benefits Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
      • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
      • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.

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      The Company
      HQ: Falls Church, VA
      21,625 Employees

      What We Do

      We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

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