Systems Engineer Sr Principal

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Langley, McLean, VA, USA
In-Office
130K-152K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Designs, deploys, configures, and maintains operating systems, hardware, networks, virtual machines, Active Directory domains, system images, and VMware templates. Performs vulnerability remediation, STIG implementation, upgrades, troubleshooting, documentation, and systems integration. Supports client needs, vendor relationships, cost estimation, and warranty activities while managing a small systems and network engineering team. The role requires a current Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Software Testing, Systems Development, Systems Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs!  US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. 

The USBICES-X Coalition Integration Lab (CIL) is the enduring solution for intelligence sharing. Meeting the challenge of complex 21st century operational requirements, the USBICES-X CIL is a leader in making systems and tools available to trusted stakeholders in a distributed, Coalition Shared Data environment. Located at JB Langley-Eustis, the CIL provides a reliable resource to advance the Initial Operating Capability of NATO Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.

Responsibilities:

  • Designs, installs, configures, and maintains operating systems, hardware, and networks.
  • Collaborates with cyber security and network teams to ensure system integration.
  • Deploys, configures, and administers virtual machines within the vCenter infrastructure.
  • Reviews vulnerability scans and remediates systems.
  • Builds and maintains transient Active Directory domain environments for validation testing.
  • Plans and directs upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.
  • Maintains baseline system images and VMware virtual machine templates
  • Develops documentation on new or existing systems.
  • Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
  • Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues in hardware and software
  • Implements warranty and support activities.
  • Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met.
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
  • Manage a small team of systems and network engineers (under 10)
  • Participates in special projects as required.
     

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of related systems engineering experience.
  • Must possess a TS clearance & eligible for SCI.
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Must have VMWare experience.
  • Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) required.
  • Experience with vendor relationship and cost estimation.
  • Previous experience administering Windows Server Domains.
  • People manager skills.
  • DoW 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • LINUX experience Highly Desired
  • MS Windows Certification (MCSA/MCSE)
  • VMWare Certification
  • Microsoft SQL Server and Internet Information Services (IIS) experience
  • PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and PowerCli experience
  • F5 BIG-IP experience
  • Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required

The likely salary range for this position is $129,813 - $151,800. 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 Langley AFB

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.

 



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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

  • 10+ years of related systems engineering experience
  • Current Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • VMware experience
  • Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Vendor relationship management and cost estimation experience
  • Experience administering Windows Server domains
  • People management skills
  • DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II compliance
  • Linux experience
  • MCSA or MCSE certification
  • VMware certification
  • Microsoft SQL Server and IIS experience
  • PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and PowerCLI experience
  • F5 BIG-IP experience
  • Additional assignment-specific certifications

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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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