Workstation Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Wellness packages

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer Sr Principal to advance how our customers operate within a classified workstation environment. You will architect, engineer, and operate a secure enclave ensuring secure access to mission-critical systems.

The role requires 10+ years of related experience, DoD 8140/8570.01-M compliance, and an active Top Secret clearance. Onsite in McLean, VA with strong collaboration across cybersecurity and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science.
• 10+ years related experience.
• Current and active Top Secret security clearance.
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M compliance (e.g., Security+ or equivalent).
• Onsite: McLean, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support architecture, engineering, and O&M of the classified secure workstation enclave, including Active Directory and GPOs.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and stakeholders to design and sustain workstation services that meet security and operational requirements.
• Use Active Directory, GPOs, MECM, and core security controls to implement secure workstation configurations.
• Review and improve system architectures; develop test plans, briefings, and product recommendations.
• Follow and update engineering procedures, artifacts, and playbooks for the workstation enclave and security controls.
• Support ConMon validation and annual security assessment preparation and execution.

Skills

Active Directory

GPOs

MECM

SSP/ConMon docs

Security frameworks (DoD)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MECM

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

As a Systems Engineer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customer’s classified workstation environment. You will play a crucial role in architecting, engineering, and operating a classified secure workstation enclave, ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant access to mission-critical systems.

KEY DUTIES

• Lead and support the architecture, engineering, and O&M of the classified secure workstation enclave, includingActive DirectoryandGPOs, ensuring enclave integrity, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Lead, systems engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and stakeholders to design, build, configure, and sustain workstation services that meet stringent security and operational requirements.
• UtilizeActive Directory, GPOs, MECM, and core security controls (Identity & Access Management, Configuration/Change Management, Vulnerability Management) to implement and maintain secure, standardized workstation configurations.
• Review and improve system and process architectures; develop and deliver test plans, technical briefings, and product recommendations.
• Follow and update engineering procedures, artifacts, and playbooks for the workstation enclave and core security controls.
• SupportContinuous Monitoring (ConMon)validation andannual security assessmentpreparation and execution.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Technical skills:
  • Hands-on engineering expertise with Active Directory and GPOs for workstation environments
  • Experience supporting secure workstation enclaves
  • Experience supporting maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) packages, and audit/assessment documentation
  • Familiarity with DoD or Federal cybersecurity frameworks
  • Preferred: Hands-on engineering expertise with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
• Role requirements:
  • Security clearance level: Current and active Top Secret
  • Onsite - Mclean, VA
  • Must be DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)

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.