General Dynamics Information Technology
Expert Software Engineering, SME (Active Secret)
General Dynamics Information Technology, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042
Overview
Expert Software Engineering, SME (Active Secret) role at General Dynamics Information Technology. Active Secret clearance is required. This position supports a large-scale Army software sustainment and modernization program, focusing on sustaining key programs and transitioning legacy systems into secure, cloud-based enterprise solutions. Responsibilities
Lead a comprehensive software engineering program applying all relevant disciplines (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, sustainment). Define and implement enterprise software engineering practices, standards, and methodologies aligned to Agile and DevSecOps principles. Develop, maintain, and deliver SDLC plans, ensuring traceability, auditability, and compliance with DoD and Army standards. Stand up and mature a DevSecOps pipeline to automate build, integration, test, and deployment processes. Enable CI/CD practices that accelerate secure delivery of capabilities. Organize and mentor cross-functional teams to align to Agile delivery rhythms and mission needs. Provide deep domain expertise across the Army Force Management Model. Support the mission by managing Army and Joint requirements into software engineering priorities. Collaborate with HQDA and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of force management capabilities. Manage sustainment of legacy systems and guide their migration to enterprise cloud environments. Direct infrastructure consolidation and migration to DoD cloud environments. Establish data quality and measurement methods to drive decisions on cost, schedule, performance, and quality. Deliver required documentation and artifacts to enable auditability and system certification. Establish an enterprise design framework describing current, transitional, and future states for all applications within scope. Facilitate collaboration with government, mission partners, and industry to define end states for products. Leverage commercial tools and best practices to accelerate delivery. What You’ll Need to Succeed
Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. Experience: 8+ years of software engineering and sustainment leadership in large-scale DoD or federal programs. Technical Skills: Expertise in software development lifecycle management, system architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and enterprise system integration; familiarity with Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub, Docker, and automated test frameworks. Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II, AWS/Azure Architect, SAFe Agile, or DevOps-related certifications. Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret (Top Secret desired). US citizenship required. Other Details
Work Location: Full-time onsite at the program facility (Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Expert Software Engineering, SME (Active Secret) role at General Dynamics Information Technology. Active Secret clearance is required. This position supports a large-scale Army software sustainment and modernization program, focusing on sustaining key programs and transitioning legacy systems into secure, cloud-based enterprise solutions. Responsibilities
Lead a comprehensive software engineering program applying all relevant disciplines (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, sustainment). Define and implement enterprise software engineering practices, standards, and methodologies aligned to Agile and DevSecOps principles. Develop, maintain, and deliver SDLC plans, ensuring traceability, auditability, and compliance with DoD and Army standards. Stand up and mature a DevSecOps pipeline to automate build, integration, test, and deployment processes. Enable CI/CD practices that accelerate secure delivery of capabilities. Organize and mentor cross-functional teams to align to Agile delivery rhythms and mission needs. Provide deep domain expertise across the Army Force Management Model. Support the mission by managing Army and Joint requirements into software engineering priorities. Collaborate with HQDA and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of force management capabilities. Manage sustainment of legacy systems and guide their migration to enterprise cloud environments. Direct infrastructure consolidation and migration to DoD cloud environments. Establish data quality and measurement methods to drive decisions on cost, schedule, performance, and quality. Deliver required documentation and artifacts to enable auditability and system certification. Establish an enterprise design framework describing current, transitional, and future states for all applications within scope. Facilitate collaboration with government, mission partners, and industry to define end states for products. Leverage commercial tools and best practices to accelerate delivery. What You’ll Need to Succeed
Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. Experience: 8+ years of software engineering and sustainment leadership in large-scale DoD or federal programs. Technical Skills: Expertise in software development lifecycle management, system architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and enterprise system integration; familiarity with Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub, Docker, and automated test frameworks. Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II, AWS/Azure Architect, SAFe Agile, or DevOps-related certifications. Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret (Top Secret desired). US citizenship required. Other Details
Work Location: Full-time onsite at the program facility (Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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