**Req ID:** RQ199923 **Type of Requisition:** Regular **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Top Secret SCI + Polygraph **Public Trust/Other Required:** None **Job Family:** Systems Engineering **Skills:** Active Directory (AD),Certificate Management,Group Policy Objects (GPO),Microsoft Windows,VMware **Certifications:** Security+ - CompTIA, CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional - ISC2 **Experience:** 8 + years of related experience **US Citizenship Required:** Yes **Job Description:** Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. **HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER** **MAKE AN IMPACT:** + Manages and monitors all installed Information Technology Systems and infrastructure, as well as installs, configures, tests and performs routine maintenance on operating systems, application software and system management tools to ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability. + Performs administrative operation and maintenance functions of server hardware and software. + Maintains system security and executes common practices and procedures. + Monitors usage statistics and logs. + Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings. + Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures. + Troubleshoots system related problems. + 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. + Develops and maintains documentation on new and existing systems. **WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:** + **Education** : Bachelor's Degree (in an IT-related field) or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience + **Required Experience** : 15+ yrs + **Required Technical Skills:** + Experience with VMWare, Windows, and Linux + Experience with firewalls and Cisco network devices + Experience developing and deploying Group Policy Objects (GPO) + Experience establishing and maintaining Certificate Authorities (CAs) + Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Active Directory + Well-versed with Windows-based server operating systems, as well as common Virtualization technologies + Analyzes complex information and independently takes appropriate actions to resolve problems + Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans + Develops technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation + Use of Jira for work assignment and tracking + Evaluates, develops, and delivers technical input to the systems engineering process + Validates the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility + Excellent communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through + Designs and delivers solutions + **Desired Skills:** + Network Attached Storage (NAS) + Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) + VMware + Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) + Knowledge management within Confluence + **Security Clearance Level** : TS/SCI with active polygraph + **Location** : Herndon, VA - On Customer Site​ **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 \#OpportunityOwned \#GDITCareers \#WeAreGDIT \#JET \#GDITEnhanced2025 The likely salary range for this position is $182,750 - $247,250. 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. 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 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans