Enterprise Monitoring Engineer TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-powered career tool

Internal mobility

Comprehensive benefits & 401K

Paid time off

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

GDIT in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking an Enterprise Monitoring Engineer to deliver real-time visibility into infrastructure performance through monitoring, alerting, data collection, and analytics.

You will work with government teams, define monitoring requirements, and guide design and deployment of enterprise monitoring across Linux/Windows, SNMP, and log monitoring using tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, and AppDynamics.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II: one of Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+ or CCNA Security.
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Familiarity with EM tech (SolarWinds, Splunk) and ability to learn complex platforms.
• Experience with API integrations and authorization processes.
• Ability to support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and accreditation.
• Strong Windows Server administration knowledge.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time system monitoring, alerting, and data collection for infrastructure services.
• Ensure technical integrity of work and project deliverables.
• Lead design and development activities for enterprise Monitoring across Linux/Windows, SNMP, and logs.
• Report data to enterprise monitor-of-monitors and analytics platforms.
• Interact with government personnel on engineering considerations and issues.
• Participate in weekly service delivery, requirements development, and customer collaboration.
• Review requirements and tool usage for monitoring protocols.
• Assist with other Enterprise Monitoring efforts.

Skills

Security clearance

Systems monitoring

Windows administration

API integrations

Learn new tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

Cisco AppDynamics

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Job description

GDIT is your place—make it your own by exploring new ways to apply modern technologies securely and effectively. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients’ biggest challenges, deliver on our mission promises, and innovate across their virtual infrastructure environments. Our work depends on an Enterprise Monitoring (EM) Engineer to support Government operations in Annapolis Junction, MD.

At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Infrastructure Engineering Services. In this role, you will help ensure real-time visibility into system performance through enterprise monitoring, alerting, data collection, and bring innovative ideas.

A typical day in this role may include:

• Providing real-time system monitoring, alerting, and system data collection for all infrastructure services; works with client/server and back-end systems owners to define appropriate monitoring system usage, data collection, and alert thresholds
• Providing technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Engineering area of responsibility
• Guiding the successful completion of design and development activities for enterprise Infrastructure/Network Monitoring (Linux, Windows), Application, SNMP, and Log Monitoring and may function in a project leadership role
• Ensuring monitoring solution reports required data up-stream to the enterprise monitor-of-monitors platform and to the systems data analytics platform
• Interacting with the government on Systems Engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts; communicate with other program personnel, government leadership
• Participating in the team’s service delivery includes weekly reporting, requirements development, and direct customer collaboration in providing a roadmap toward emerging technologies
• Reviewing and analyzing business and system requirements and specifications for systems monitoring tool protocols and future tool usage
• Assists with other Enterprise Monitoring efforts across the program and client portfolio

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline and 10+ years’ experience, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
• Familiarity with existing EM technologies (e.g., SolarWinds or Splunk) and ability to learn more complex platforms (e.g., Cisco AppDynamics)
• Experience with API integrations and processes
• Ability to support the Authority to Operate (ATO) process, including system certification and accreditation
• Strong foundational understanding of Windows Server Administration (e.g., managing, configuring, and troubleshooting)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies

PREFERRED:

• Experience with, or willingness to train in, Netscout nGeniusONE

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.

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