Systems Engineer Senior - JMS-AMN-C - Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to advance the Army network enterprise IT. You’ll lead design, development, integration, and operational support for NIPRNET/SIPRNET/DF portions of DoDIN across testing, production, and multi-network environments.

The role requires DoD-related certifications, Secret clearance to start, and a strong background in core engineering, Linux, and virtualization. On-site work at Fort Huachuca is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• DoD 8570.1-M cert: IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP/CISA) and Computing Environment Cert.
• Security clearance: Secret to start with potential TS/SCI.
• Core Engineering & Architecture experience: systems design, integration, interoperability.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Manage/Support secure configuration management, testing, and tech support across enterprise IT.
• Maintain complete configuration management records for system configurations.
• Coordinate and maintain system documentation; guide administrators.
• Support changes, compliance, and troubleshooting within operations.
• Identify, control, audit and verify CIs, versions, baselines, attributes, relationships.
• Plan, design, build, and deploy enterprise systems across test to multi-network envs.
• Design, build, harden, test, and optimize hardware systems and software architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and outcomes.
• Participate in technical working groups, reviews, and planning; mentor engineering teams.

Skills

IAT Level III (8570.1)

Security clearance

Linux (RHEL)

Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DISA STIGs

CMDB management

DO DIN/NIPRNET/SIPRNET

Job description

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR - JMS-A/AMN-C Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Senior 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 Senior, the work you’ll do will be impactful to the mission of the Army's Network Enterprise Technology Command. You will play a crucial role in the design, development, engineering, integration, and technical and operational support to employ specified Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), and Deployed Forces (DF) portion of the Department of Defense Information Network (DOWIN).

• Lead/Manage/Support by providing secure configuration management support, testing and technical support across enterprise IT environments.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of system configurations by maintaining complete configuration management records.
• Coordinate, review, and maintain system documentation for enterprise systems and provide guidance to administrators.
• Support operational organizations with configuration changes, compliance efforts, and technical troubleshooting.
• Identify, control, record, audit, and verify services and configuration items (CIs), versions, baselines, attributes, and relationships.
• Provide strategic planning, execution, and management for the design, build, and deployment of enterprise systems across testing, production, and multi‑network environments.
• Design, build, harden, test, and optimize enterprise hardware systems, software components, and technical architectures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize system performance and ensure successful technical outcomes.
• Drive success and innovation by participating in technical working groups, cross‑functional reviews, and enterprise planning efforts and by providing advanced technical mentorship and knowledge transfer to engineering teams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Senior must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience.
• Technical skills: DoW 8570.1-M certification: IAT Level III Certification (i.e., CASP/SecurityX, CISSP, CISA) and Computing Environment Certification.
• Security clearance level: Secret to begin work with the ability to attain and hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Role requirements: Proven experience in Core Engineering & Architecture, including systems design, integration, and interoperability. A strong background in Linux, preferably RHEL. Experience in Satellite and Capsule is also strongly recommended. Deep understanding of secure configuration management, DISA STIG implementation, and POA&M mitigation processes. Familiarity with Enterprise level change management processes, Baseline and CMDB management, and release management. Working knowledge of DoDIN/NIPRNET/SIPRNET enterprise architecture. Virtualization: VMware ESXi/vCenter, Hyper‑V, DISA STIGs, secure configuration management. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and a working knowledge of Microsoft Visio. All work is onsite.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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 an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.