GDIT is your place.  Make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture.  By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.  Our work depends on a Windows Server OS Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Washington, D.C., Sterling, V.A., or Annapolis Junction, M.D.

At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Server & Compute Platform Engineering Services.  As a Windows Server OS Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to plan, test, improve, install, integrate, deploy, maintain, etc. new and upgraded operating system versions of relevant systems and tools.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Ensuring essential services are installed on supported OS versions and keeping the versions of the services up to datePerforming research, analysis, and design for all Windows Server computing systems and the network infrastructureInstalling, monitoring, and tuning Windows Server operating system software and virtual machine sub-system software to obtain Authorize to Operate (ATO) for new image build releasesCapturing and refining client requirements and ensuring the requirements are effectively integrated into products and information systems through design, development, and configurationEmploying best practices when implementing patch management/vulnerability management in the Server OS constructDeveloping, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as neededProviding security controls and maintaining necessary network/data separationConducting system security engineering activities (Windows Server)

What you’ll need:

Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI polyDoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification:  Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security.Education:  Bachelor of Science Degree, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.Minimum of 8 years related experienceExperience performing engineering work associated with the design, development, maintenance, and testing of infrastructure for desktop application packaging and deployment technologiesKnowledge of cloud, networking, and enterprise architecturesStrong understanding of LAN/WAN/VLAN, TCP/IP, and/or UDPFamiliar with VMware ESXi and VSphere.An ability to combine technical skills, creativity, and customer focus in delivering enterprise VDI solutionsExpertise in the Windows Server 2012, 2016, and/or 2019Preferred certification(s):Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate- server 2019, 2016, 2012 (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

Full-flex work week401K with company matchInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerCollaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovatorsAbility to make a real impact on the world around you

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