Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; North Carolina; On-site; USD 117,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Systems Engineer Sr Principal to advance customer operations while growing your career in enterprise IT. You will design server and application architectures, manage server hardware/software, and ensure security, with leadership across a team of engineers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, technical guidance, and staying current with OS/software developments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with server virtualization (VMware and/or Microsoft Hyper‑V).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of server and application architectures and manage administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software.
• Maintain system security and establish practices and procedures; monitor usage statistics and logs.
• Develop baseline configurations and directives for modification of settings; create troubleshooting/incident response procedures.
• Provide guidance to engineers with less experience and stay current in OS/software developments.

Skills

Complex Systems

System Administration

Systems Design

Systems Development

Technical Knowledge

Tools

VMware

Microsoft Hyper-V

PowerShell

ServiceNow

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Complex Systems, System Administration, Systems Design, Systems Development, Technical Knowledge

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR PRINCIPAL

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems 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

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Advisor 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 Advisor 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)
• 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.

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

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 a career in intelligence at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

The likely salary range for this position is $116,813 - $155,250. 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 NC Fort Bragg

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