System Engineer at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Business Communications, Complex Systems, Operating Systems (OS), Software Applications

Certifications:

Security + - CompTIA

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Description
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineers joining our team to enhance current capabilities, work with the team to develop future capabilities that will ensure our organization is on the cutting edge of technology.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Designs server and application architectures; 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; monitors and remedies attempt to penetrate or corrupt server files.
• Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings.
• Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems.
• Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators.
• 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience.

Required Technical Skills:

• 4-8 years' experience as a Linux systems administrator.
• Security+ certification (DoD 8140 requirement).
• Experience with VMware and/or other virtualized systems.
• Database SQL/PostGres/Redis experience.
• Coding or scripting experience.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience.
• Cloud Dev/Ops experience

Security Clearance Level:

• TS/SCI (Required)

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Detail oriented and organized; ensure accuracy of work.
• Pursues ongoing education in technical topics.
• Good business communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Windows System and server experience.
• Containerization experience.
• Agile/DevOps/GitLab experience or certification.

Location:

• On Customer Site

Citizenship Required:

• US Citizenship

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

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NC Fort Liberty

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.