Principal Systems Engineer for Classified Cloud

General Dynamics Information Technology; North Dakota; On-site; USD 130,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Health plan options

Full flex work weeks

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal to advance our customers’ classified cloud operations and enterprise IT capabilities. You’ll lead engineering and operations for Red Hat and Linux systems, ensuring secure, reliable access to mission-critical resources.

The role requires DoD 8140/8570-M compliance, Top Secret clearance, and hands-on experience with security devices (Panorama, ClearPass) in air-gapped environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• 8+ years of related experience
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat operating system
• Understanding of various Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, Debian)
• Hands-on experience with O&M of Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, Panorama and ClearPass
• Security clearance level: Current and active Top Secret
• Onsite - McLean, VA
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering and operations of Red Hat and other Linux systems in a classified, air-gapped environment, including configuration, hardening, patching, and maintenance.
• Configure, patch, and monitor systems and network devices using tools such as Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, Panorama, ClearPass, and related platforms, ensuring performance, integrity, connectivity, and backup/recovery capabilities.
• Collaborate with enclave, network, and security engineers, and vendors to troubleshoot issues, enhance the enclave’s network and security posture, and manage security updates, licenses, and support tickets.
• Support vulnerability management and continuous monitoring, including reviewing scans, implementing patching and remediation, POA&M mitigation, and other corrective actions.
• Drive hardening and compliance efforts, including STIG review and implementation, to meet NIST and DoD requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation for designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

Skills

Linux Development

Linux Kernel

Networking

Systems Architecture

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Red Hat

Palo Alto

Cisco

Panorama

ClearPass

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal to advance our customers’ classified cloud operations and enterprise IT capabilities. You’ll lead engineering and operations for Red Hat and Linux systems, ensuring secure, reliable access to mission-critical resources.

The role requires DoD 8140/8570-M compliance, Top Secret clearance, and hands-on experience with security devices (Panorama, ClearPass) in air-gapped environments.