Lab Support Services Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Lab Engineer to support government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. You will design, deploy, and maintain Windows domains, VMware infrastructure, and lab environments mirroring production to ensure secure operations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and a technical degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II-compliant security certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with VMware infrastructure and VM deployment.
• Familiarity with AD, PKI, Infoblox, Linux, and data center ops.

Responsibilities

• Design Windows domain and child domain architectures.
• Analyze requirements and develop system specifications.
• Provide technical leadership for integration and design.
• Configure and deploy VMs in VMware and manage AD/Tier-3 support.
• Maintain servers, networks, and lab hardware/software; patching and upgrades.
• Interact with Government customers on SE considerations and requirements.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Security certification

Ansible experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

VMware

Infoblox IPAM

Active Directory

PKI infrastructure

Linux administration

Job description

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you'll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients' biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate their virtual infrastructure needs. Our work depends on a Lab Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Infrastructure Engineering Services. As a Lab Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team responsible for daily operations, maintenance, data center design, and the security of lab environments that mirror production.

In this role, a typical day may include:

• Designing and implementing Windows domain and child domain architectures
• Analyzing customer functional requirements to develop system requirements specifications and implement designed solutions
• Guiding customers in formulating requirements, advising alternative approaches, and conducting feasibility studies
• Designing and defining system architecture for new or existing computer systems
• Providing technical leadership regarding the integration of requirements, design, and technology
• Integrating new plans, designs, and systems into existing builds
• Developing system architecture and system design documentation
• Guiding system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of systems engineering management plans and systems integration and test plans
• Interacting with the Government customers regarding Systems Engineering and technical considerations for associated problems, issues, or conflicts
• Configure and deploy virtual machines within a VMware environment.
• Provide Tier 3 support for Active Directory.
• Demonstrate proficiency in key Active Directory management components.
• Ensure servers and network systems operate efficiently and without interruption.
• Configure the management ports on all physical servers to enable remote access.
• Maintain and troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and network systems within the lab.
• Install and configure new software and hardware in accordance with specified requirements.
• Patch and update hardware and software in the virtual infrastructure.
• Communicate with tenants to resolve concerns and fulfill requests.
• Deploy and support systems such as RHEL 8/9 and Oracle 8/9.
• Maintain and upgrade physical and virtual systems regularly
• Ensure Infoblox remains up to date and fully operational
• Engage with key stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Ansible experience is preferred.

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, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification, training, or work/military experience
• Familiarity with monitoring solutions, and enterprise security compliance requirements
• Experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of VMWare infrastructure and the deployment of virtual machine instances
• Experience with the following:
  • Infrastructure engineering
  • Enterprise testing & lab environments
  • Active directory & PKI infrastructure
  • Network administration
  • Data center physical server racking and configuration
  • Linux administration
  • Infoblox IPAM administration
  • Procurement testing & approval of enterprise lab tools

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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