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GDIT

Infrastructure Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and promote infrastructure best practices across the organization. * Participate in technical meetings with government customers, civilian personnel, and contractor teams.

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Junior DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Junior DevSecOps Engineer Company: BLN24 About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a ... AWS Cloud Infrastructure * Provision cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as ...

BLN24

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$70K/yr

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BLN24

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

The Junior DevSecOps Engineer will support the modernization of a mission-critical forecasting system by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, AWS infrastructure, and Kubernetes deployments for ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior infrastructure engineer in Virginia is $71,184.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,100.00 and $79,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Junior Infrastructure Engineer, you generally need foundational knowledge of networking, system administration, operating systems, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Linux/Windows servers, cloud platforms (like AWS or Azure), scripting languages, and industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals is typically expected. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork and communication abilities are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are essential as they enable you to maintain reliable IT infrastructure, resolve issues efficiently, and collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

What is a Junior Infrastructure Engineer job?

A Junior Infrastructure Engineer is an entry-level IT professional responsible for supporting and maintaining an organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud services. They assist in troubleshooting, system deployments, and performance monitoring to ensure smooth operations. This role often involves working with senior engineers to implement upgrades, security measures, and optimizations. Strong problem-solving skills, basic networking knowledge, and familiarity with operating systems are essential.

What are some typical projects or tasks a Junior Infrastructure Engineer handles on a daily basis?

As a Junior Infrastructure Engineer, your daily tasks often involve monitoring system performance, assisting with server maintenance, troubleshooting network or hardware issues, and supporting software updates or deployments. You may also help document infrastructure changes, manage user permissions, and participate in upgrade projects alongside more senior engineers. Collaboration with IT support, developers, and other technical teams is common, providing you with broad exposure to different aspects of the organization's technology environment. These experiences help build your technical skill set and prepare you for more advanced responsibilities as you gain experience.

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Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer

GDIT

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

General Dynamics Information Technology rating

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Technical Solutions

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Based Services, Enterprise Infrastructures, Information Technology (IT) Systems, Infrastructure Management (IM)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Infrastructure Engineer

GDIT is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support the Defense Enterprise Office Solution (DEOS) Cloud Service Offering. This roleis responsible fordesigning, implementing, securing, andmaintainingenterprise infrastructure supporting critical Department of Defense missions across both cloud and on-premises environments.

The ideal candidate is a technical leader withexpertisein Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, automation, and enterprise infrastructure management. The engineer will work independently and collaboratively to deliverhighly available, secure, and scalable solutions.


MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

  • Design, implement, document, andmaintainenterprise infrastructure solutions.

  • Managehighly availableand secure enterprise IT systems supporting mission-critical operations.

  • Install, configure, andmaintainvirtualization platforms, operating systems, applications, and supporting infrastructure.

  • Troubleshoot complex issues involvingcompute, networking, storage, virtualization, and enterprise applications whileidentifyingopportunities for optimization.

  • Develop andmaintaininfrastructure standards, architecture documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades, maintenance activities, and technology refresh initiatives.

  • Providetechnical leadership and strategic guidance to engineering teams and senior management.

  • Conduct technical assessments and architecture reviews tovalidatedesigns and implementation approaches.

  • Coordinate and implement environment changes through established Request for Change (RFC) processes.

  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to obtain andmaintainsystem accreditation packages, including security checklists, STIG compliance, diagrams, and required documentation.

  • Participate in cybersecurity activities such as vulnerability assessments, environment scans, penetration testing, and security audits.

  • Mentor junior engineers and promote infrastructure best practices across the organization.

  • Participate in technical meetings with government customers, civilian personnel, and contractor teams.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience: 10+ years of related experience
Technical skills:

Certification:DoD 8570 IAT Level II Required

Cloud & Identity

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Microsoft 365 (M365) administration and services

  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)

  • Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

  • Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Compute & Virtualization

  • Windows Server administration

  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

  • Virtual host deployment and management

  • High availability and disaster recovery design

Security

  • Azure Key Vault

  • Azure Disk Encryption/DiskEncryptionSets

  • System hardening

  • Vulnerability remediation

  • DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG)

  • Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Networking

  • Azure Virtual Networks

  • Network Security Groups (NSGs)

  • Application Security Groups (ASGs)

  • Azure Virtual Network Gateway

  • Azure Firewall

Infrastructure Management

  • Group Policy (GPO) management

  • Enterprise IT operations

  • Performance optimization

  • Capacity planning

  • Infrastructure monitoring and maintenance

  • Enterprise backup and disaster recovery planning

AdditionalDesiredSkills

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform

  • Policy as Code (PaC)

  • Microsoft365DSC

  • PowerShell automation and scripting

  • Microsoft Graph API and Microsoft 365 automation

  • Microsoft 365 administration and configuration

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, hardening, and automation

  • Power Platform

  • Power BI

  • Enterprise automation and orchestration solutions

Security clearance level: Active DoD Secret Required

Location:Fort Meade, MD or Chantilly, VA (100%Onsite)

Role requirements:

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments

  • Ability to balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

  • A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.

The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $201,250. 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 MD Fort Meade

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA Chantilly

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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is 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. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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