System Engineer Sr.

General Dynamics Information Technology; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Professional growth opportunities

Paid education and certifications

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design and manage server and application architectures on customer sites. You will lead technical guidance and incident response, ensuring secure, reliable systems with proper documentation.

You’ll work on virtualization, Active Directory, SharePoint, and OpenText Livelink while maintaining strong communication across teams and adhering to ITIL-style practices. This role demands TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Full technical knowledge of all phases of systems engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership with less experienced engineers.
• Ability to create effective technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage design of server and application architectures on client sites.
• Oversee administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software.
• Develop baseline configurations and incident response procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to teammates.

Skills

Server virtualization

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

ServiceNow

Technical leadership

Documentation

Communication

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

OpenText Livelink

SharePoint 2010

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:

• 5+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022)
• Experience withPowerShell 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.

Security Clearance Level:

• TS / SCI

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences and influence cross functionally.
• 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.
• Experience in creating effective technical documentation.
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work.

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