Senior Principal Systems Engineer

4 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States General Dynamics Information Technology Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Active Directory to join our team at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing complex Active Directory forests and domains across a large and intricate network.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement complex Active Directory forests and domains across a large and intricate network with over 10,000 users and 20,000 Active Directory objects.
  • Provide Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) infrastructure management.
  • Implement and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), including creating and configuring domain controllers, user and group accounts, and organizational units (OUs).
  • Work within a bastion forest solution to provide comprehensive security and management across multiple Active Directory forests.
  • Continually monitor the environment to ensure best practices and Federal guidelines are being followed.
  • Create advanced monitoring strategies for monitoring and reporting the health of Active Directory components.
  • Record problem symptoms and status information in a timely fashion and communicate internally within IT and externally with the customer through problem resolution.
  • Conduct complex troubleshooting and repair tasks on Active Directory, Windows Server, Domain Controllers, user authentication, and other operational systems as needed.
  • Lead efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
  • Conduct advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
  • Develop performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users.
  • Evaluate existing systems and plan long-term strategies.
  • Participate in on-call rotation (as required) for emergency technical support and planned maintenance activities.
  • Potentially serve as a team or task lead.
Requirements
  • Education: BS/BA or equivalent.
  • Required Experience: 17+ years of relevant experience.
  • Required Technical Skills: DoD 8140/8570 IAT II compliance required.
  • Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a T5 or T5R within the last 5 years.
  • Required Skills and Abilities: Highly motivated, self-starter with great communications skills; effective problem solver; able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
About GDIT

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation.

We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber, and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.



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