Desktop Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a Systems Engineer to support Government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD or Sterling, VA. The role involves engineering solutions for desktop (physical & virtual) builds for Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems, STIF compliance, and lifecycle management. A typical day includes strategizing for the endpoint environment, maintaining DISA-approved baselines, deploying security updates, developing configuration guides, managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory, creating and deploying desktop images, and deploying applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT). The position also requires developing technical support documentation.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI 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.
Nice To Haves
- Complex Systems
- Information Technology (IT)
- Virtualization
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
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 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.
- 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, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
