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Job DescriptionSystems Engineer Sr Advisor
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Sr 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 Sr Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineer Sr Advisor joining our team who is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in the whole process lifecycle from technical research to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure through to application/product delivery. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners. The successful candidate will be managing the functionality and efficiency of multiple Domains of computers running Windows operating systems. They will manage a Windows domain, using Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, PowerShell, VMWare, and Centrify.
HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Lead the Windows team in performing their duties, design/architect projects and future tech
Continually keep abreast of new and emerging technology and evaluate for bringing into domain
Manages the configuration and compliance of several Windows domains
Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems through approval and processing of patches
Evaluate what systems, services and processes can be moved to the cloud and build automated scripts to perform those functions
Interact with users and evaluates vendor products
Research and recommends hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery
Monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
Automate and perform standard Windows tasks in PowerShell
Leverage system automation tools and enhance the efficiency of the team with automation
Oversees implementation of testing strategies, development environments and documentation of results
Provides advice and training to end-users
Uses VMWare to build and maintain virtual machines and present desktops to Users
Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
Minimum ten (10) years of related systems engineering experience in systems administration and analysis
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Poly is required
Location: On Customer Site
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Active Directory architecture and management
PowerShell scripting and automation of tasks using PowerShell
Packaging and deployment of software to VDI’s using SCCM
Deep Group Policy architecture, management and deployment
VMWare ESXi and VMWare Horizon
PKI knowledge and management of certificates to domain
Citrix Virtual Desktop and Applications
AWS and Azure Cloud experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Centrify (Delinea) Server Suite and Privileged Access Server
Avamar backup software
Linux knowledge
Knowledge of iSCSI and storage arrays
Networking skills
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