Desktop Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team to support Government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD or Sterling, VA. The role involves delivering Desktop Engineering Services, focusing on engineering solutions for desktop (physical & virtual) builds for Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems, STIF compliance, and lifecycle management. A typical day includes building the strategy for the endpoint environment, maintaining DISA-approved WIM and Secure Host Baseline (SHB), downloading, packaging, and deploying security updates, developing and documenting configuration guides, managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory, developing and testing desktop images, and deploying applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT).
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
- Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security.
- Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
- Detailed knowledge of end user computing environments including Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OSX, and their supporting infrastructure components such as Active Directory, group policy creation and maintenance, and SCCM
- Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing enterprise solutions for Windows 10 and 11
- Experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting
- Familiarity with VMware ESXi and VSphere.
- Familiarity with virtualization network on multiple classifications.
- Familiarity with Citrix or VMware VDI architecture.
Responsibilities
- Building the strategy for the endpoint environment, including emerging technology, new technical solutions, software, and hardware based on DIA CIO roadmaps
- Maintaining DISA-approved WIM and Secure Host Baseline (SHB) including testing and transferring to appropriate enclaves
- Downloading, packaging, and deploying Windows and Office Security Updates
- Developing, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as needed
- Developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for end user devices, which implement STIG and other device and account controls
- Developing, testing, and deploying desktop images including applications and GPO updates
- Deploying and updating approved packaged applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT)
- Developing technical support documentation for IT equipment and systems as required
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
