DevOps Engineer Intern

Basic Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology. Engineering Interns must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline with a preference for a standing of a sophomore or higher.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Representative duties and tasks:

Apply your classroom-learned skills to a program supporting the defense of our country. GDMS has an immediate opening for a DevOps Engineering Intern to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to work on projects that support some of our nation’s fundamental defense services. GDMS employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various technical projects associated with our core mission. In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Engineering Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. Interns will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

As a DevOps Engineer Intern, you will:

Develop automation to create and maintain several PaaS deployments

Automatically configure and deploy PaaS infrastructure consisting of identity and access management, network architecture, application security, logging, monitoring, deployment and more

Work closely with our team to plan major updates and enhancements to our products

In this role, you will work collaboratively with our Platform Engineers on real features and capabilities that support critical deployed platforms both internally and externally. Together with the team, you will support PaaS development in multiple cloud providers whlie gaining valuable hands-on experience in modern cloud architectures, platform upgrades, data migration techniques, system monitoring, troubleshooting, and more.

Candidates should be familiar with and have some experience in several of the following areas:

Creation and utilization of Cloud Resources in Amazon Web Services, and/or Azure

Configuration and utilization of container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

Deployment of continuous integration and continuous deployment technologies such as GitLab, Jenkins, Puppet, or Chef

Development and utilization of infrastructure and configuration-as-code technologies such as Ansible and Terraform

Engagement with cloud-native and open source software projects and ecosystems

Administration and configuration of networking, storage, and compute in Linux systems

What sets you apart:

Consistent communication and strong attention to detail

Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories

Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range
USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!