Senior Systems Engineer

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Active Directory (AD), Certificate Management, DNS, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Group Policy
Certifications:
None
Experience:
6 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems.
• Download, stage and deploy systems-related security policies and updates to maintain information system compliance with DISA security policies and procedures (STIGs, IAVAs, etc.)
• Creates and maintains detailed system documentation.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Develops and implements testing strategies and document results.
• Provides advice and training to end-users.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff members.
• Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes.
• Develop scripts (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.) to perform recurring systems administration tasks, automate installs, gather metrics, etc.
• Deploy Operating System and third-party updates via Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Produce monthly network statistics to meet SLAs.
• Maintain and update DHCP scopes and options.
• This position may require early evening system maintenance and occasional on-call after hours.
• Maintain the Certificate Authority hierarchy and produce valid certificates on demand.
• Administer Active Directory: users, groups, objects, forests/trees/domains/child domains, DNS, Group Policy/AGPM, ADFS, AD LDS, etc. per company policies.

Required Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience is required.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience Windows infrastructure services (DHCP, DNS. Authentication, Active Directory, and connectivity troubleshooting) required.
• Understanding of Agile, ITIL, DevOps practices.
• Experience with infrastructure including but not limited to: data center operations, server hardware, operating systems (Windows, Linux), web servers, databases, virtualization (VMware), networking, storage, monitoring, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• May be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required.
• Must meet DoD 8570 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges.
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mastery of the PowerShell scripting language.
• Experience automating and configuring with Desired State Configuration (DSC)
• SQL/SWQL queries
• SCSM and/or ServiceNow
• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
• MCSE, MCSA, MCITP: EA
• Experience working with SolarWinds: building reports, maps, views, and applying updates.
• Familiar with Windows Active Directory and network integration.

The likely salary range for this position is $96,034 - $92,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA FL Doral

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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