Systems Engineer Sr Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a senior systems engineer to support US BICES-X at Langley.

The role requires extensive experience in design, deployment, and maintenance of Windows-based systems and virtual environments, with a focus on security STIGs and DoW guidelines. You will lead a small team, coordinate with cyber security and network groups, and ensure systems meet operational needs while remaining compliant with DoW security standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related systems engineering experience.
• DoW 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must have VMWare experience.
• Experience applying STIGs.
• Experience with vendor relationships and cost estimation.
• Experience administering Windows Server domains.
• People manager skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs, installs, configures, and maintains operating systems, hardware, and networks.
• Collaborates with cyber security and network teams to ensure system integration.
• Deploys, configures, and administers virtual machines within the vCenter infrastructure.
• Reviews vulnerability scans and remediates systems.
• Builds and maintains transient Active Directory domain environments for validation testing.
• Plans and directs upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.
• Maintains baseline system images and VMware virtual machine templates
• Develops documentation on new or existing systems.
• Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues in hardware and software
• Implements warranty and support activities.
• Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met.
• Makes sure knowledge of relevant technology is current.
• Manage a small team of systems and network engineers (under 10)

Skills

People manager skills

VMware experience

STIGs experience

IAT Level II Compliant

Windows Server administration

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

VMware

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

PowerCli

MS SQL Server

IIS

Job description

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

The USBICES-X Coalition Integration Lab (CIL) is the enduring solution for intelligence sharing. Meeting the challenge of complex 21st century operational requirements, the USBICES-X CIL is a leader in making systems and tools available to trusted stakeholders in a distributed, Coalition Shared Data environment. Located at JB Langley-Eustis, the CIL provides a reliable resource to advance the Initial Operating Capability of NATO Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, installs, configures, and maintains operating systems, hardware, and networks.
• Collaborates with cyber security and network teams to ensure system integration.
• Deploys, configures, and administers virtual machines within the vCenter infrastructure.
• Reviews vulnerability scans and remediates systems.
• Builds and maintains transient Active Directory domain environments for validation testing.
• Plans and directs upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.
• Maintains baseline system images and VMware virtual machine templates
• Develops documentation on new or existing systems.
• Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues in hardware and software
• Implements warranty and support activities.
• Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Manage a small team of systems and network engineers (under 10)
• Participates in special projects as required.
  

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of related systems engineering experience.
• Must possess a TS clearance & eligible for SCI.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must have VMWare experience.
• Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) required.
• Experience with vendor relationship and cost estimation.
• Previous experience administering Windows Server Domains.
• People manager skills.
• DoW 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LINUX experience Highly Desired
• MS Windows Certification (MCSA/MCSE)
• VMWare Certification
• Microsoft SQL Server and Internet Information Services (IIS) experience
• PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and PowerCli experience
• F5 BIG-IP experience
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required