NGDE Engineer: Secure Linux & Virtualization Expert

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility support

Paid education and certifications

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an NGDE Engineer to design and implement secure Linux-based solutions for government projects. You will work on the Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client and related subsystems, delivering reliable services on site in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

You will configure, secure, and maintain UNIX/Linux environments, collaborate with teams, and ensure compliance with DoD requirements including TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or 8+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing systems or software solutions.
• DoD vulnerability analysis experience and industry best practices.
• Hands-on with Linux/Unix administration.
• Standing up services/tools within a virtualized Linux environment.
• Gitlab, Docker, or repo mirrors solutions.
• Scripting with Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with VMware ESXi and vSphere.
• Understanding virtualization across multiple classifications.
• Familiar with Citrix or VMware VDI architectures.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements (e.g. Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, etc.).

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

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

VDI knowledge (Citrix/VMware)

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

8+ years of IT experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Gitlab

Docker

VMware ESXi

vSphere

Citrix

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an NGDE Engineer to design and implement secure Linux-based solutions for government projects. You will work on the Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client and related subsystems, delivering reliable services on site in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

You will configure, secure, and maintain UNIX/Linux environments, collaborate with teams, and ensure compliance with DoD requirements including TS/SCI with Polygraph.