Principal Systems Engineer - Security & Automation Lead

General Dynamics - IT; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Professional growth opportunities

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in Bossier City, LA is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to design, implement, and secure complex IT solutions for critical programs. You’ll lead security hardening, OS and network configuration, and integration of COTS software while guiding teammates on best practices.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years’ experience, a related IT degree, and active clearance. Responsibilities include vulnerability assessments, documentation, and collaboration with field teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience; additional years may offset degree.
• Experience with GitLab, STIG/JSIG processes and security standards.
• Unix/Linux/Oracle Solaris administration and Cisco ASA experience.
• LDAP integration and security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex systems design, development, and integration across the system life cycle.
• Manage and execute cybersecurity tasks including STIGs, CVEs, and vulnerability assessments.
• Configure, test, and maintain OS, network devices, and COTS software.
• Develop tools and documentation to support security, deployment, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot field/network issues and advise on security, performance, and redundancy improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related IT field

Tools

GitLab

Cisco ASA

Unix/Linux/Oracle Solaris

LDAP Integration

Security clearance (Active secret or equivalent)

Sec+ CE or 8140 equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics - IT in Bossier City, LA is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to design, implement, and secure complex IT solutions for critical programs. You’ll lead security hardening, OS and network configuration, and integration of COTS software while guiding teammates on best practices.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years’ experience, a related IT degree, and active clearance. Responsibilities include vulnerability assessments, documentation, and collaboration with field teams to ensure