System Engineer Sr.

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Virginia Beach, VA, USA
In-Office
98K-127K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Designs, administers, maintains, and troubleshoots server and application architectures in a classified environment. Manages Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, SharePoint, and systems automation using PowerShell. Develops configurations, security practices, technical documentation, incident response procedures, and user manuals. Provides technical leadership, resolves system issues, supports project planning, and recommends infrastructure improvements. The role is onsite in Virginia Beach and requires an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Complex Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, Systems Architecture, Systems Development, Technical Knowledge

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior 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 you will help manages design of server and application architectures.  Manages the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and establishes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Develops baseline configurations and directs modification of configuration settings. Develops troubleshooting and incident response procedures.  Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators. 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:

  • experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper-V)  
  • Experience with OpentText Livelink product
  • Experience with working and administering Microsoft SharePoint 2010
  • ITIL v3 Foundation certification preferred
  • Has full technical knowledge of all phases of systems engineering
  • Excellent communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
  • Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience
  • Creation of effective user manuals;
  • Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
  • May review the work of others and be able to detect errors or needed modifications
  • Able to identify and resolve problems or inadequacies of systems engineering

Required Experience:

  • 5+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:

  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022)  
  • Experience with PowerShell Scripting and systems automation  
  • Experience performing troubleshooting for technicians and/or end users utilizing Service Now ticketing system. 
  • Strong experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper-V)  
  • Participate in project planning and management, providing technical guidance and expertise as needed.

 

Security Clearance Level:

  • TS / SCI

 

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences and influence cross functionally. 
  • Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities.  
  • excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through.  
  • Experience in creating effective technical documentation.   
  • Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work.  

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Ability to multi-task as well as be strategic, creative, and innovative in a dynamic, fast-paced matrix team environment. 
  • Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in MECM and related systems and provide recommendations for future improvements.

 

Location:

  • On Customer Site

 

Citizenship Required:

  • US Citizenship

 

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

The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $126,500. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Virginia Beach

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.

 



Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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Skills Required

  • Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms, including versions 2016, 2019, and 2022
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting and systems automation
  • Experience troubleshooting technicians and end users using ServiceNow ticketing
  • Strong experience with server virtualization using VMware and/or Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Full technical knowledge of all phases of systems engineering
  • Experience creating effective technical documentation and user manuals
  • Strong communication, briefing, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with OpenText Livelink
  • Experience administering Microsoft SharePoint 2010
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers
  • ITIL v3 Foundation certification
  • Experience with MECM and related systems
  • Ability to multitask and work strategically and creatively in a dynamic matrix environment

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  • Affordable Benefits Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.

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HQ: Falls Church, VA
21,625 Employees

What We Do

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

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