Systems Engineer — Lab Infra, Patching & Security Testing

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Tampa, FL is seeking an early-career Systems Engineer to support the USCENTCOM enterprise lab. You will install, patch, test, and baseline lab infrastructure, working under senior engineers to ensure secure, validated environments prior to deployment.

The role requires 3+ years in systems engineering, Windows/Linux experience, and a DoW IAT II baseline certification.

Qualifications

• Foundational technical knowledge of Windows Server (2019/2022), Windows 10/11, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and virtualization environments using VMware ESXi or vCenter.
• Practical experience with physical server racking, stacking, cabling, and hardware component replacement, alongside a clear understanding of patch management lifecycles and basic networking concepts including TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing.
• Current DoW 8140 / DoW 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, or equivalent).
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent operational experience/military training).
• 3+ years of related experience in systems engineering, hardware staging, systems administration, or laboratory test environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical installation, racking, stacking, cabling, and baseline configuration of servers, workstations, storage devices, and lab network appliances.
• Execute standardized software and hardware test plans, procedures, and validation scripts to verify system functionality and interoperability.
• Identify, document, and track hardware defects, software bugs, and performance bottlenecks, reporting findings to senior engineering leads.
• Apply scheduled security patches, operating system updates, application hotfixes, and hardware firmware upgrades across Windows and Linux environments.
• Validate post-patching system stability, performance, and application dependencies to ensure zero degradation of lab baselines.
• Support virtualization environments, including creating, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines in VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V.
• Assist in the implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and support vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Maintain laboratory configuration documentation, hardware/software asset inventories, test execution records, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide Tier I/II troubleshooting support for hardware faults, operating system anomalies, and network connectivity issues within the test environment.

Skills

Hardware Installations

Patch Management

Security Patch Management

Software Test Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Hyper-V

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Tampa, FL is seeking an early-career Systems Engineer to support the USCENTCOM enterprise lab. You will install, patch, test, and baseline lab infrastructure, working under senior engineers to ensure secure, validated environments prior to deployment.

The role requires 3+ years in systems engineering, Windows/Linux experience, and a DoW IAT II baseline certification.