System Engineer SME

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Internal mobility program

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer Sr Principal to lead enterprise Windows-based server and application architectures, provide senior level administration, and guide complex virtualization and storage environments in a mission-critical setting.

You will design, implement, and support Active Directory, Exchange/Unified Communications, VMware vSphere, and related technologies, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high availability and security across the

Qualifications

• Experience with MS Exchange and Unified Communications (Lync/Skype/Teams).
• Active Directory administration including Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
• Azure Active Directory and hybrid multi-cloud experience (On-Prem, Azure, AWS).
• Strong server virtualization experience and VMware ecosystem expertise (vSphere, Horizon, SRM, VCF).
• Experience with Storage Area Networking and SANs (NetApp, Pure).
• Detail-oriented, able to supervise and mentor engineers; strong communication skills.
• TS/SCI security clearance required; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level administration and engineering support for Windows-based servers and enterprise apps (AD, Exchange, Skype for Business).
• Design, implement, and support server and application architectures; ensure high availability and security.
• Lead troubleshooting, incident response, and performance monitoring; manage configurations and baselines.
• Guide and mentor junior administrators; oversee training and performance reviews.
• Provide technical direction for software and infrastructure enhancements.

Skills

MS Exchange/UCC

Active Directory

Hybrid multi-cloud

VMware vSphere

Cisco networking

High availability

Mentoring

Education

BA/BS

Tools

VMware vSphere

VCF

VMware Horizon

Site Recovery Manager

vSAN

NSX

Dell VXRail

Job description

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR PRINCIPAL

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Sr Engineer SR 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 Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be critically impactful to the mission. You will play a crucial role in providing senior level administration and engineering support of Windows based network systems. Responsibilities include the evaluation, design, implementation and support of Microsoft Windows based servers and enterprise applications including: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Clustering, Exchange, and Skype for Business Server. Design, configure, implement and support fiber channel networks. Provide tier 3 systems support. Must be self-motivated and have a capacity to determine the correct course of action on their own, as well as work through issues with minimal help from others.

As the lead/senior systems engineer, performs design of server and application architectures. Performs the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and executes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings. Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators. Responsible for the training, motivation, discipline and performance evaluation of assigned employees. 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

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with MS Exchange and Unified Communications applications (Lync/Skype/Teams)
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Active Directory administration to include Group Policy Management, DNS, DHCP, and Identity & Credential Management.
• Familiarization with Azure Active Directory and experience with extending Microsoft services to support Hybrid Multi-Cloud (On-Prem, Azure, AWS)
• Strong experience with server virtualization (VMWare 6.7x, 7.x, and soon 8.x and Microsoft Hyper-V) and VMWare Cloud Foundation, VMWare Horizon, VMWare Site Recovery Manager, VMWare vSphere engineering in regards to supporting hybrid cloud and systems architecting to provide High Availability and Geographic Redundancy. AVI load balancers, NSX, and vSAN are highly encouraged along with integration with Dell VXRail.
• Experience with management of Storage Area Networking environments (NetApps FAS and AFF arrays, Pure Flashblade, and vSan technologies)
• Experience with Enterprise-Level backup and restoration concepts and products
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• Reviews the work of others and is able to detect errors or needed modifications
• Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• Solid worth ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environment
• Provides technical guidance, leadership, and mentoring to engineers with less experience.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of total experience
• 4+ years of experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Skype for Business 2019
• 4+ years of experience with VMware vSphere, Realize Suite, VCF
• 2+ years of experience with VMware Workspace ONE
• 2+ years of experience with Cisco networking

Required Education/Certifications

• BA/BS (Additional Education, Certifications, Training or Work experience can be substituted for the Degree or Work Experience.)
• 8570 / 8140 qualified

Desired Certifications

• ITIL Certification

Security clearance level

• TS/SCI Required

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.
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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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