Systems Engineer

GD Information Technology • Fort Bragg, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Advisor 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 Advisor you will help manages design of server and application architectures. Manages the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and establishes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Develops baseline configurations and directs modification of configuration settings. Develops troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance and remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management and provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required
• Experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Has full technical knowledge of all phases of systems engineering
• Excellent communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience
• Creation of effective user manuals
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• Able to identify and resolve problems or inadequacies of systems engineering
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022)
• Experience with PowerShell Scripting and systems automation
• Experience performing troubleshooting for technicians and/or end users utilizing Service Now ticketing system
• Strong experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Active Secret clearance required to start and must be able to obtain TS/SCI
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences and influence cross functionally
• Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• Experience in creating effective technical documentation
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work

Nice To Haves

• ITIL v3 Foundation certification preferred
• Ability to multi-task as well as be strategic, creative, and innovative in a dynamic, fast-paced matrix team environment
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in MECM and related systems and provide recommendations for future improvements

Responsibilities

• Manages design of server and application architectures
• Manages the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software
• Maintains system security and establishes practices and procedures
• Monitors usage statistics and logs
• Monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files
• Develops baseline configurations and directs modification of configuration settings
• Develops 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
• Participate in project planning and management, providing technical guidance and expertise as needed
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in MECM and related systems and provide recommendations for future improvements

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Award-winning culture of innovation
• Military-friendly workplace
• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees