Job Description

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. 

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Manages and monitors all installed Information Technology Systems and infrastructure, as well as installs, configures, tests and performs routine maintenance on operating systems, application software and system management tools to ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
• Performs administrative operation and maintenance functions of server hardware and software.
• Maintains system security and executes common practices and procedures.
• Monitors usage statistics and logs.
• Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings.
• Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures.
• Troubleshoots system related problems.
• Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications.
• Recommends future direction or projects to management.
• Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.
• Develops and maintains documentation on new and existing systems.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education : Bachelor's Degree (in an IT-related field) or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
• Required Experience : 15+ yrs
• Required Technical Skills:
• Experience with VMWare, Windows, and Linux
• Experience with firewalls and Cisco network devices
• Experience developing and deploying Group Policy Objects (GPO)
• Experience establishing and maintaining Certificate Authorities (CAs)
• Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Active Directory
• Well-versed with Windows-based server operating systems, as well as common Virtualization technologies
• Analyzes complex information and independently takes appropriate actions to resolve problems
• Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans
• Develops technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation
• Use of Jira for work assignment and tracking
• Evaluates, develops, and delivers technical input to the systems engineering process
• Validates the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility
• Excellent communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• Designs and delivers solutions
• Desired Skills:
• Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• VMware
• Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM)
• Knowledge management within Confluence
• Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Location : Herndon, VA - On Customer Site​

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Security+ - CompTIA

CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional - ISC2

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

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