Geospatial Systems Software Engineer, Mid

About this role

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Job Qualifications: Skills: C# Software Development, GIS Applications, Risk Management Framework Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Deliver complex capabilities with simple, scalable solutions.

Join GDIT as a Geospatial Systems Software Engineer and help develop mission-critical applications that shape national security and intelligence. In this role, you’ll apply advanced GIS and software development expertise to build, deploy, and support enterprise systems for the Department of Defense (DoD). You'll be part of a highly skilled team solving technical challenges that make an impact — today and for the future.

What You’ll Do: • Design, customize, deploy, and test enterprise GIS applications. • Perform software development using Python, C#, C++, HTML, and JavaScript. • Author and maintain technical documentation (user guides, configuration updates, versioning notes in GitLab, etc.). • Implement geospatial data acquisition, preparation, and conversion processes. • Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance for access controls and system security. • Manage access roles and permissions within ArcGIS Enterprise. • Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot OGC-compliant web services (WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, and OGC API – Features) to support cross-platform data interoperability and client-side consumption. • Integrate containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. • Contribute to AI/ML/DL system support including training data management and model validation. • Conduct QA/QC processes including code reviews, database evaluations, and lifecycle compliance. • Interpret and remediate vulnerabilities from Static Code Analysis and container scanning tools, while ensuring geospatial services and databases are configured in alignment with STIG compliance standards. • Participate in requirements analysis, software design, and development best practices. • Collaborate with a small, agile team in a DevSecOps environment. • Utilize and support COTS tools such as ENVI, RemoteView, Erdas Imagine, ArcGIS, Skyline, etc.

Required Qualifications: • Proficiency with DevOps/DevSecOps workflows. • Proven experience integrating security best practices into the GIS development lifecycle. • Hands-on experience with AGILE software development methodologies. • Experience with Git-based version control tools (GitHub, GitLab). • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems creatively and independently. • Strong collaboration skills in team-based environments. • Working knowledge of OGC standards (WMS, WFS, WMTS), familiarity with modern OGC API – Features implementation, and experience implementing them within enterprise GIS environments and custom web applications. • Deep understanding of GIS platforms: ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS/PostgreSQL. • Familiarity with DoD policies, configuration management, and distributed systems.

Location: Springfield, VA. Potential 1 day work from home.   Clearance Required:  TS/SCI Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a GIS-related field. Years of Experience: 5–10 years of relevant technical experience.

Why GDIT: At GDIT, people are our differentiator. We support your growth with opportunities for advancement, ongoing learning, and a culture rooted in innovation. You'll work on impactful projects, surrounded by experts, with access to the tools and flexibility needed to thrive. Be part of something greater. Own your career. Make an impact with GDIT.

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 in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $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: None

T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Springfield

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.    

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