GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a SME Systems Engineer, a typical day will include the following duties/skills:
Required Skills
AWS Infrastructure: Deep expertise in AWS cloud environments, including architectural best practices, cost optimization, and high availability.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proven experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform as the primary tool for provisioning and configuration.
CI/CD & Automation: Demonstrated experience building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate the deployment of web applications (e.g., Tomcat, containerized services).
Development Workflows: Experience managing source control and development workflows within GitHub, ensuring code quality and efficient integration processes.
Agile Methodology: Experience working within agile development environments, participating in sprints, and collaborating closely with cross-functional software teams.
Linux/Unix Expertise: Strong background in managing, hardening, and optimizing RHEL/Rocky Linux systems.
Scripting & Programming: Proficiency in Python or Bash for automation and tool development.
Security & Compliance: Experience securing platform components, including secret management, PKI/encryption, and maintaining documented artifacts for security certification.
System Documentation: Proficient in maintaining architecture diagrams, runbooks, and internal developer documentation to facilitate ease of use.
Desired Skills
- Internal Processes: Familiarity with the customer's internal technology stack and established change management processes.
- Database Management: Strong knowledge of managed database services (RDS, Postgres, MySQL) and their integration into platform architectures.
- Search & Analytics: Experience implementing and managing Elasticsearch for logging, search, and data analysis.
- DevOps Culture: Experience advocating for and implementing DevOps practices, including "shift left" security, automated testing, and developer self-service tooling.
- Cloud Optimization: Demonstrated ability to perform performance analysis and cost-optimization for distributed cloud-native systems.
A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelor of Science or better. Experience Preferred Demonstrated related work experience. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Deep expertise in AWS cloud environments (architecture, cost optimization, high availability)
- Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
- Experience deploying web applications (e.g., Tomcat) and containerized services
- Experience managing source control and development workflows in GitHub
- Experience working in agile development environments
- Strong background in managing, hardening, and optimizing RHEL/Rocky Linux systems
- Proficiency in Python or Bash for automation and tooling
- Experience securing platform components, secret management, PKI/encryption, and producing security artifacts
- Maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, and internal developer documentation
- U.S. citizenship and active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Familiarity with customer's internal processes and change management
- Knowledge of managed database services (RDS, Postgres, MySQL)
- Experience implementing and managing Elasticsearch for logging and analytics
- Experience advocating and implementing DevOps practices (shift-left security, automated testing)
- Demonstrated ability in cloud performance analysis and cost optimization
- Bachelor of Science or better
- Demonstrated related work experience
What We Do
GCI is an Engineering and IT Services company focusing on Data Analytics, Engineering, Cyber Operations, Targeting and Analysis, Operations Solutions and Training. We help our customers solve their greatest challenges by providing exceptional consulting and mission solutions.
