System Engineer 1

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Maryland; On-site; USD 161,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work weeks

Paid time off

401K with company match

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal in Maryland to support enterprise IT and security compliance efforts. You will lead Linux administration, automation development, and documentation efforts across secure environments.

The role requires 8+ years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Expect collaboration with teams across IT infrastructure and operations on critical government programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• 8+ years of related experience
• Proficiency using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
• Demonstrated experience administering Linux systems
• Experience developing automation scripts (Bash/Python) to streamline tasks
• Experience with security compliance requirements and policy adherence
• Familiar with Cisco switch configuration

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux systems and administer Linux environments
• Develop automation scripts (Bash/Python) to streamline operations
• Ensure systems comply with security policies (STE/STN)
• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation
• Collaborate with teams to support enterprise IT goals

Skills

Bash Scripts

Docker

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

vSphere

Podman

containerd

Job description

Req ID: RQ230795

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Bash Scripts,Docker (Software),Linux

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

SYSTEMS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL.

Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Systems Engineer Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission. You will play a crucial role.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience

Position Required Skills:

• Proficiency using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
• Demonstrated experience administering Linux systems
• Experience developing automation scripts (Bash/Python) to streamline operational and maintenance tasks
• Experience with the Agency’s STE/STN security compliance requirements and the ability to ensure systems adhere to established policies
• Familiar with basic Cisco switch configuration
• Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and containerd
• Experience with creating, maintaining, and updating clear, accurate, and accessible technical documentation

Position Desired Skills:

• Experience administering Windows systems
• Experience with NetApp storage devices
• Experience with virtualization technologies including vSphere/vCenter
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence

Security clearance level: TS/SCI

US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $160,650 - $217,350. 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.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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.

Our 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.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans