Next Generation Desktop Environment (NGDE) Engineer – TS/SCI with Polygraph

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; Sur place; USD 124 000 - 144 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K match

Health and wellness packages

Education and certifications

Résumé du poste

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an NGDE Engineer to design and implement secure Linux/Unix solutions and Forcepoint TTC components from Annapolis Junction, MD or Sterling, VA. You will work on enterprise systems, apply vulnerability management, and provide expert security consulting.

The role requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications, and at least 8 years of relevant IT experience. On‑site work with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field or 8+ years of IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: 8+ years of related IT experience; hands‑on Linux/Unix administration and DoD vulnerability analysis.
• Technical Skills: Scripting with Python/PowerShell/Bash; VMware ESXi/vSphere; Citrix/VMware VDI architectures.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Location: On Site in USA MD Annapolis Junction or VA Sterling.
• Travel: None.

Responsabilités

• Engineer and support UNIX/Linux servers, OS, and hardware integrations across Enterprise plan and TTC components.
• Perform system security engineering focused on Linux environments.
• Install, monitor, and tune Linux server OS and VM software.
• Capture and refine client requirements for system design and implementation.
• Provide expert technical consultation for system design including Cross Domain Solutions.
• Apply patch and vulnerability management best practices in Linux architectures.
• Develop and maintain configuration guides and system procedures.
• Ensure proper security controls and network/data separation.

Connaissances

Application Virtualization

Linux Environments

Microsoft Windows

Systems Development

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Outils

Gitlab

Docker

Description du poste

Job Profile

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 Job Qualifications: Skills: Application Virtualization, Linux Environments, Microsoft Windows, Systems Development Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Own your career as a NGDE Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of systems engineering and develop your skills using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in engineering at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an NGDE Engineer supporting Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, you will be a part of a team charged with designing and implementing Forcepoint's Trusted Thin Client (TTC) which provides users with secure simultaneous access to any number of networks/environments from a single endpoint device, including deploying the Distribution Console, Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client enterprise administration and security hub, maintaining secure connections to each virtualized backend network.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and support UNIX/Linux servers, operating systems, and integrations with enterprise hardware and software across Enterprise Plan, test, install, and integrate new or upgraded TTC desktop components, Forcepoint software, and related subsystems
• Conduct system security engineering activities focused on Linux environments
• Install, monitor, and tune Linux server OS and virtual machine software
• Capture and refine client requirements, ensuring they are incorporated into system design, configuration, and implementation
• Provide expert-level technical consultation for system design, including Cross Domain Solutions
• Apply best practices for patch management and vulnerability management within Linux architectures
• Research, analyze, and design improvements for Linux computing systems and virtualized network infrastructure
• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration guides, documentation, and system procedures
• Ensure proper security controls and maintain required network/data separation
• Ensure required services are installed, configured, and maintained on supported OS versions

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field, or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience: Engineering experience in designing, developing, and implementing systems or software solutions Performing DoD vulnerability analysis and industry best practices Hands‑on with Linux/Unix administration Standing up new services/tools within a virtualized Linux environment Gitlab, Docker, or repo mirrors solutions
• Technical Skills: Scripting with Python, PowerShell, or Bash Familiarity with VMware ESXi and vSphere Understanding of virtualization across multiple classifications Familiar with Citrix or VMware VDI architectures
• Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Certifications Required: Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements (e.g. Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, etc.)
• Location: On Site
• Travel Required: None
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction
• Additional Work Locations: USA VA Sterling
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits and Compensation

• GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and 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 10 company-paid holidays
• The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $143,750. 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.
• 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.

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

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