Systems Engineer Senior
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a creative and driven Systems Engineer Senior to support the US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X), a program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on global threats for mission and coalition partners. The role supports the Coalition Integration Lab (CIL), located at JB Langley-Eustis, which provides systems and tools for intelligence sharing in a distributed Coalition Shared Data environment and helps advance NATO Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities. The position designs, installs, configures, and maintains operating systems, hardware, and networks; administers virtual machines and transient Active Directory domain environments; reviews vulnerability scans and remediates systems; and plans operating system upgrades and system enhancements. It also maintains baseline images and VMware templates, documents systems, resolves complex hardware and software issues, supports warranty activities, coordinates with clients and technical teams, and keeps current with relevant technology.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related systems engineering experience.
- Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance and be able to upgrade to TS/SCI; the job qualifications also state that the candidate must currently possess TS/SCI.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- VMware experience.
- Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Experience with PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and PowerCLI.
- Experience with vendor relationships and cost estimation.
- Previous experience administering Windows Server domains.
- DoW 8570.1 IAT Level II compliance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Linux experience.
- MS Windows certification (MCSA/MCSE).
- VMware certification.
- Microsoft SQL Server and Internet Information Services (IIS) experience.
- F5 BIG-IP experience.
- Additional specific certifications may be required depending on job assignment.
Responsibilities
- Design, install, configure, and maintain operating systems, hardware, and networks.
- Collaborate with cyber security and network teams to ensure system integration.
- Deploy, configure, and administer virtual machines within the vCenter infrastructure.
- Review vulnerability scans and remediate systems.
- Build and maintain transient Active Directory domain environments for validation testing.
- Plan and direct operating system upgrades and design system enhancements.
- Maintain baseline system images and VMware virtual machine templates.
- Develop documentation on new or existing systems.
- Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in hardware and software.
- Implement warranty and support activities.
- Serve as a liaison with clients and participate in meetings to ensure client needs are met.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
- Participate in special projects as required.
Benefits
- Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options and a company match.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
