Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

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Chantilly, VA, USA
In-Office
165K-223K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure including Windows/Linux/macOS systems, hypervisors, SANs, backup and DR architectures. Troubleshoot complex problems, support network (LAN/WAN) and Cisco OS, automate admin tasks via scripting, evaluate hardware/software, and support migrations and forensic/custom workstation builds. Position requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph and on-site work in Chantilly, VA.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Active Directory (AD), Hypervisor, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineer supporting an information technology enterprise. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer with Network experience joining our team.

      WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

      • Experience: 10+ years
      • Required skills:
      • Demonstrated experience identifying possible technical or security problems and provide documented responses.
      • Demonstrated experience supporting technical requirements management.
      • Demonstrated experience performing complex problem management research and issue resolution.
      • Demonstrated experience with multiple OS’s, including Windows, Linux, and OSX.
      • Demonstrated experience with multiple Hypervisors including HyperV, ESX, and VirtualBox.
      • Demonstrated experience with Cisco OS, including iOS, NexusOS.
      • Demonstrated experience with Windows Management including Active Directory, SCOM, and VMM.
      • Demonstrated experience with LAN and WAN deployments.
      • Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Backup Solutions such as Microsoft DPM, and ArcServe Backup Suite.
      • Demonstrated experience with Storage Area Networks (SAN), including design, provisioning, capacity planning, and maintenance.
      • Demonstrated experience in the design, engineering, testing, and implementation of migrating Hyper-V virtual machines from Windows 2008 to Windows 2012 R2 cluster Hyper-V environment
      • Demonstrated experience with network design (LAN & WAN), including backup systems and disaster recovery (DR) architectures.
      • Demonstrated experience evaluating hardware and software products against customer requirements for technical evaluation and potential procurement.
      • Demonstrated experience designing, engineering, implementing, and maintaining COTS/GOTS applications
      • Demonstrated experience with Network Monitoring Appliances.
      • Demonstrated experience assisting with automation of administrative tasks through scripting.
      • Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
      • Desired skills:
      • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
      • Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s security or IT systems.
      • Demonstrated experience with Shell scripting.
      • Demonstrated experience with SQL Server experience and familiarity with Oracle 10g/11g, and MySQL.
      • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016.
      • Demonstrated experience with using System Center.
      • Demonstrated experience with Storage systems, including Net App, and HP.
      • Demonstrated experience with VMware ESX.
      • Demonstrated experience with the various types of forensic software utilized by the Sponsor.
      • Demonstrated experience with HP Servers and HP Blade Chassis.
      • Demonstrated experience providing recommendations in technical standards, security standards, and operational assurance.
      • Demonstrated experience with providing recommendations to architecture and design reviews.
      • Demonstrated experience interfacing with vendors and third party producers.
      • Demonstrated experience building, configuring and troubleshooting customized forensic workstations.
      • Certification(s)
        o VMware Certified
        o Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
      • Location: Chantilly, VA (On Customer Site)
      • US Citizenship Required

      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

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      #GDITCareers
      #WeAreGDIT
      #JET
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      #GDITEnhanced2026

      The likely salary range for this position is $164,900 - $223,100. 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 Chantilly

      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 consulting, technology 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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      Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

      Skills Required

      • 10+ years related experience
      • Active Directory and Windows management (AD, SCOM, VMM)
      • Experience with multiple OSs: Windows, Linux, OSX/macOS
      • Experience with multiple hypervisors: Hyper-V, ESX, VirtualBox
      • Experience with Cisco OS (IOS, NexusOS)
      • LAN and WAN deployments and network design
      • Enterprise backup solutions (Microsoft DPM, ArcServe)
      • Storage Area Network (SAN) design, provisioning, capacity planning, maintenance
      • Design, engineering, testing, and implementation of Hyper-V VM migrations (Windows 2008 to 2012 R2 cluster)
      • Network design including backup systems and disaster recovery architectures
      • Evaluate hardware and software against customer requirements for procurement
      • Designing, engineering, implementing, and maintaining COTS/GOTS applications
      • Experience with network monitoring appliances
      • Assist with automation of administrative tasks through scripting
      • Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance (must currently possess)
      • US Citizenship required
      • Onsite work location: Chantilly, VA (customer site)
      • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent (preferred)
      • Experience with Sponsor's security or IT systems
      • Shell scripting (e.g., Bash)
      • SQL Server and familiarity with Oracle 10g/11g and MySQL
      • Experience with Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 and Windows Server 2008R2/2012/2012R2/2016
      • Experience using System Center
      • Experience with storage systems (NetApp, HP)
      • Familiarity with VMware ESX (certification recommended)
      • Experience with forensic software and building/troubleshooting forensic workstations
      • Experience with HP Servers and HP Blade Chassis
      • Ability to provide recommendations on technical and security standards, architecture and design reviews
      • Experience interfacing with vendors and third-party producers
      • VMware Certified and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 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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      The Company
      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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