Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior Systems Engineering Fellow 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. GDIT is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Fellow to join our team. Responsibilities include designing, planning, and evaluating physical security systems in accordance with Department of State policies and procedures. Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process, including documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or similar discipline
10+ years of related technical security experience or the equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification - Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP
Security Clearance Level: Top Secret
User level proficiency of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD/Visio)
Ability to lift 50 lbs. (Installing/reconfiguring data center racks and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds)
US Citizenship Required
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: Has served at least 180 days on active duty
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: Will receive an honorable discharge
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Nice To Haves

VMware virtualization technologies
TCP/IP, IPV4 and IPV6
Windows Operating Systems
Linux Operating Systems
Network protocols and standards, HTTP/HTPPS, WINS, DNS, SNMP etc.
TLS standards
OSI Model
Active Directory to include Group Policy management
Security Content Automation Protocol
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification - Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP desired

Responsibilities

Develops advanced technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures
Troubleshoots highly complex system hardware and software issues
Develops training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software
Develops implementation plans for software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels
Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions
Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations
Conducts advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
Develops performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users
Evaluates existing systems and plans long-term strategies
May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
May serve as a team or task lead