Enterprise Monitoring Engineer – TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an Enterprise Monitoring Engineer to support government operations from Annapolis Junction, MD. This role focuses on real-time visibility into system performance, alerting, data collection, and innovative enhancements across Linux/Windows environments.

You’ll work within a security-focused culture, interacting with government stakeholders, and guiding design and delivery of monitoring solutions while ensuring compliance with ATO processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of related experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Familiarity with EM technologies (e.g., SolarWinds or Splunk) and ability to learn more complex platforms

Responsibilities

• Providing real-time system monitoring, alerting, and data collection for all infrastructure services; collaborates with client/server and back-end system owners to define monitoring usage, data collection, and alert thresholds
• Providing technical integrity of work performed and deliverables in the Engineering area
• Guiding the design and development activities for enterprise infrastructure/network monitoring (Linux, Windows), SNMP, and Log Monitoring; may serve in a project leadership role
• Ensuring monitoring solution reports data to the enterprise monitor-of-monitors platform and analytics platform
• Interacting with government on Systems Engineering considerations; communicates with program personnel and leadership
• Participating in service delivery with weekly reporting, requirements development, and customer collaboration on roadmap for emerging technologies
• Reviewing requirements and specifications for monitoring tool protocols and future tool usage
• Assisting with other Enterprise Monitoring efforts across the program and client portfolio
• Experience with API integrations and processes
• Ability to support the ATO process including certification and accreditation
• Strong Windows Server Administration knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools quickly
• Preferred: Netscout nGeniusONE experience or willingness to learn

Skills

Complex Systems

Enterprise Monitoring

Information Technology

Job description

Job Qualifications

Complex Systems, Enterprise Monitoring, Information Technology (IT)

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.

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills

Job Qualifications: Complex Systems, Enterprise Monitoring, Information Technology (IT)

Job Qualifications

Complex Systems, Enterprise Monitoring, Information Technology (IT)

Certifications

None

Experience

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

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

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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The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. 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

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA MD Annapolis Junction

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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