Platform Engineering Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility and paid education

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Platform Engineering Team Lead to guide the end-user platform engineering, image management, and security efforts across the federal customer’s environment.

You will set technical direction, manage roadmaps, partner with vendors and stakeholders, and drive modernization, automation, and process improvements to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable computing.

Qualifications

• ITIL 4 or ITIL 5 certification is required.
• 5+ years IT experience with the listed technologies.
• Experience with end-user platform management and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead desktop/mobile OS engineering, image management, and endpoint protection.
• Coordinate with security, engineering, and customer stakeholders.
• Define roadmaps and ensure secure, scalable end-user computing services.
• Provide Tier 3 support and troubleshoot OS, apps, and patches.

Skills

OS engineering

Group/Modern Policies

PowerShell scripting

Endpoint protection

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of applicable experience

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Windows 11

Virtual Desktop environments

Defender for Endpoint

CrowdStrike EDR

Job description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Platform Engineering Team Lead and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

Lead the Platform Engineering team responsible for end‑user platform engineering, image management, endpoint protection, software distribution, and desktop/mobile operating system engineering. You will set technical direction, manage platform roadmaps, coordinate with vendors and stakeholders, and ensure reliable, secure, and scalable end‑user computing services across the federal customer’s environment.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Platform Engineering Manager, the work you do at GDIT directly supports the mission by ensuring secure, stable, and high‑performing end‑user computing platforms across thousands of devices and applications. You will drive modernization, automation, image lifecycle management, secure baseline development, and endpoint protection improvements, enhancing performance, reducing incidents, and improving user experience.

• Lead the team responsible for desktop/mobile OS engineering, image management, endpoint protection, software distribution, and unified endpoint management.
• Partner with security teams, engineering teams, OEM vendors, application owners, and customer stakeholders to resolve complex issues, plan upgrades, and maintain compliance.
• Guide platform modernization, secure baseline development, automation, and lifecycle management activities.

ADDITIONAL ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Platform Engineering & OS Baseline Management

• Develop and maintain desktop and mobile OS baselines.
• Create Group Policies, Modern Policies, scripts, and technical documentation.
• Define OS, application, encryption, security, and image requirements.
• Build and maintain Core Images and profiles across multiple device models and OS versions.
• Support OS lifecycle management, quarterly updates, testing, and validation.

Software Packaging & Distribution

• Script, package, and test applications for Windows and macOS.
• Manage deployment tools and self‑service portals.
• Support offline deployment methods when needed.

Endpoint Protection Engineering

• Engineer, deploy, and troubleshoot endpoint protection agents (e.g., McAfee, Carbon Black).
• Ensure central management consoles and modules function properly.
• Support SOC workflows, log collection, and malware containment.

Image Engineering & Management

• Develop test and release plans for image validation.
• Coordinate customer application testing and image approval.
• Maintain offline OS media and support remote build processes.

Platform Break‑Fix & Tier 3 Support

• Provide Tier 3 support for escalated desktop/mobile issues.
• Troubleshoot OS, application, and patching issues alongside customer teams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or 4 additional years of applicable experience.

Required Experience

ITIL 4 or ITIL 5 certification is a customer requirement to be considered for this role.

5+ years diverse IT experience in:

• Microsoft Intune
• Windows 11 + Modern Policies
• Virtual Desktop environments
• MS Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft 365 applications
• CrowdStrike EDR
• End‑user device engineering/support
• Windows Server, desktop apps, Wintel hardware
• Cloud technologies and SaaS solutions
• End‑user platform management tools
• Preferred: experience in a managed services IT environment

Required Technical Skills

• Expertise in OS engineering, image engineering, Group/Modern Policies, secure baselines (including DISA STIGs), and endpoint protection.
• Proficiency in endpoint privilege management.
• Strong scripting/automation skills (PowerShell preferred).

Location

• On Customer Site – Arlington, VA
• U.S. Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you 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 holidays