REQ#: RQ188510Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Systems Engineer Sr Advisor
 

Job Description
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior 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 Senior Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineers joining our team to enhance current capabilities, work with the team to develop future capabilities that will ensure our organization is on the cutting edge of technology.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Provide senior level administration and engineering support of Windows based network systems.  Responsibilities include the evaluation, design, implementation and support of Microsoft Windows based servers (physical and virtual) and enterprise applications to include Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Clustering, Exchange, and Skype for Business Server.  Design, configure, implement and support fiber channel networks.  Provide tier 3/4 systems support. 

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As the lead/senior systems architect/engineer, performs design of datacenter, server and application architectures.  Performs the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and executes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings. Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures.  Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers/administrators.  Responsible for the training, motivation, discipline and performance evaluation of assigned employees.  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. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or equivalent years of experience

● Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience

● Required Technical Skills:

DOD 8570 IAT Level II required (Level III preferred)Experience with MS Exchange and Unified Communications applications (Lync/Skype)Extensive experience in Microsoft Active Directory administration to include Group Policy Management, DNS, DHCP,
and Identity & Credential ManagementExtensive experience with server virtualization (VMWare VCP5.x or Microsoft Hyper-V)Experience with management of Storage Area Networking environments (familiarity with NetApp Data ONTAP preferred)Experience with Enterprise-Level backup and restoration concepts and productsDetail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of workReviews the work of others and is able to detect errors or needed modificationsCompetent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activitiesExcellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow throughSolid worth ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environmentDetail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of workProvides technical guidance, leadership, and mentoring to engineers with less experience

● Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI (Required)

● Required Skills and Abilities:

Must be self-motivated and have a capacity to determine the correct course of action on their own, as well as work through issues with minimal help from others.

● Location: On Customer Site

●US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays