Systems Engineer Manager

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Virginia Beach, VA, USA
In-Office
170K-229K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Lead and manage a team of systems engineers supporting the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN). Responsibilities include systems engineering, architecture and development, engineering project management (cost, schedule, technical performance), design/prototyping/deployment/transition to operations, strategic assessments, network operations (NOC, LAN/WAN), and cybersecurity work including RMF, inspections, and planning support.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

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:

Cybersecurity, Information Systems Technology, Network Operations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Make an Impact That Matters. Shape What’s Next.

At GDIT, we support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence missions in the country. Our work is not only meaningful, but it also shapes a smarter, safer future. When you join our team, you become part of a company where your voice matters, your contributions are valued, and your potential is realized.

GDIT is currently looking to hire a Systems Engineer Manager. The ideal candidate is a career systems engineer who is experienced leading a large team of System Engineers focused on research, analysis, design, and development activities that will support evolution of the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) to keep pace with the needs of live, virtual, and constructive training events. 

Specific duties include:

  • Engineering Project Management, including management of cost, schedule, and technical performance

  • Design Agent Services, which encompasses research, analysis, design, prototyping, procurement, deployment, and transition into operations

  • Strategic Assessment Services

Required

  • 5-8 years of related hands-on experience, including systems engineering, systems architecture, and systems development

  • Bachelors degree with a STEM-related major

  • Project management experience

  • Network operations experience, including network operations center, LAN/WAN

  • Cybersecurity experience, including cyber operations, Risk Management Framework (RMF), inspections and assessments, and planning support

  • 8570/8140 – IATIII certification, to include one or more of the following:  CASP CE, CCNP, CISA, and CISSP (or Associate)

  • US citizen

  • Security Clearance: Must have an active DoW Top Secret clearance.

  • Location: Client site, Virginia Beach, VA

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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:

Less than 10%

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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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Skills Required

  • 5-8 years related hands-on experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, and systems development
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related major
  • Project management experience
  • Network operations experience including network operations center (NOC), LAN/WAN
  • Cybersecurity experience including cyber operations, RMF, inspections and assessments, and planning support
  • 8570/8140 IAT III certification (e.g., CASP CE, CCNP, CISA, CISSP or Associate)
  • US citizenship
  • Active Department of the Navy Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Ability to obtain/possess Top Secret/SCI clearance (as stated)
  • Work onsite at client site, Virginia Beach, VA

General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about General Dynamics Information Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by General Dynamics Information Technology.

  • 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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