System Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design and manage server and application architectures on client sites. You will lead a team of engineers, maintain security practices, and develop baseline configurations while troubleshooting incidents.

The role requires hands-on experience with VMware/Hyper‑V, OpenText LiveLink, and SharePoint 2010, with ITIL v3 Foundation preferred. Excellent communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in systems engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with server virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper‑V).
• Proficient in OpenText LiveLink and SharePoint 2010 administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server platforms and AD management.
• ITIL v3 Foundations certification preferred and helpful.
• Excellent communication and leadership for guidance to engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage server and application architectures.
• Oversee admin operations and maintenance of server hardware and software.
• Maintain system security and establish procedures, monitor logs and intrusions.
• Develop baseline configurations and troubleshoot incidents.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Server virtualization

OpenText LiveLink

SharePoint 2010

ITIL v3 Foundation

Technical leadership

Documentation

Problem solving

Tools

PowerShell

ServiceNow

VMware

Hyper-V

Active Directory

Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)

Job description

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting‑edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Senior you will help manages design of server and application architectures. Manages the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and establishes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Develops baseline configurations and directs modification of configuration settings. Develops troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper‑V)
• Experience with OpentText Livelink product
• Experience with working and administering Microsoft SharePoint 2010
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification preferred
• Has full technical knowledge of all phases of systems engineering
• Excellent communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience
• Creation of effective user manuals; Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• May review the work of others and be able to detect errors or needed modifications
• Able to identify and resolve problems or inadequacies of systems engineering

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022)
• Experience with PowerShell Scripting and systems automation
• Experience performing troubleshooting for technicians and/or end users utilizing Service Now ticketing system.
• Strong experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper‑V)
• Participate in project planning and management, providing technical guidance and expertise as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to multi-task as well as be strategic, creative, and innovative in a dynamic, fast‑paced matrix team environment.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in MECM and related systems and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Location:

On Customer Site

Citizenship Required:

US Citizenship

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

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work

Location: USA VA Virginia Beach

Additional Work Locations:

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.

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