Systems Engineer Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal to lead a team of engineers in designing and implementing a secure private cloud platform for a SOCOM customer. The role focuses on architecture, security posture, and migration efforts to ensure compliant, resilient operations.

You will work across engineering and admin teams to define processes, support DoW regulatory requirements, and deliver high-impact cloud solutions in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• US citizenship and Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in designing, building and implementing a secure private cloud platform for a SOCOM customer.
• Define architecture, security posture and operational processes for the private cloud.
• Oversee application migration efforts and ensure DoW compliance for handling classified information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient hybrid cloud solutions.

Skills

Administration

System Administration

Server Admin

Systems Automation

Systems Design

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Tools

Active Directory

PowerShell

ServiceNow

VMware

Hyper-V

Project Management

Job description

Req ID: RQ228588

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Administration System,Enterprise System Administration,Server Admin,Systems Automation,Systems Design

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

SYSTEMS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an exceptional and experienced Lead System Platform Architect to join our team supporting critical missions for a unique SOCOM customer. This position offers the opportunity to lead a team of engineers in designing, building and implementing a secure private cloud platform tailored to the customer's unique operational needs.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Systems Platform Architect will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and administrators in developing and executing a comprehensive cloud smart strategy focused on establishing a robust and resilient hybrid cloud environment for a SOCOM customer. This role involves defining the architecture., security posture and operational processes for the SOCOM customer private cloud, as well as overseeing application migration efforts and ensuring alignment with DoW regulations for handling classified information.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022)
• Experience with PowerShell 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:

• Proven track record of leading teams of engineers and architects in delivering complex cloud projects, specifically within private cloud environments.
• Deep expertise in private cloud architectures, virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare vSphere, KVM), and cloud management platforms.
• Extensive experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture as applicable to private cloud deployments.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, and standards relevant to DoW environments (NIST, STIGs, CMMC) specifically for private cloud implementations.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and object-oriented programming languages (Java, Go).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Location:

• On Customer Site

Citizenship Required

• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $143,750. 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