Senior Systems Engineer

5 days ago

Alexandria, VA, United States General Dynamics Information Technology Full time
This is an unpaid fellowship through the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program. The fellow selected for this role will not receive compensation or benefits from GDIT and will not be an employee, agent or contractor of GDIT but rather will remain an employee of the DoD and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoD.

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Posses:
Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Engineering Design, Systems Design, Systems Engineering
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

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.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
  • 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
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • 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
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or similar discipline and
  • Required Experience: 10+ years of related technical security experience or the equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience.
  • Required Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification - Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP
  • Security Clearance Level: Top Secret
  • Required Technical Skills: User level proficiency of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD/Visio)
  • Required Abilities: Ability to lift 50 lbs. (Installing/reconfiguring data center racks and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds)
  • Preferred Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification - Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP desired
  • Location: Alexandria, VA
  • US Citizenship Required
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:
  • Has served at least 180 days on active duty
  • Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
  • Will receive an honorable discharge
  • Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
  • Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months


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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Alexandria

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. 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 50 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.

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