Senior Systems Engineer (Active Top Secret Clearance)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Server Administration, Systems Engineering

Certifications:

None

Experience:

9 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Does working in a flexible environment with the ability to succeed and contribute interest you?  Are you excited by working on a full complement of technology while gaining expertise on multiple software and hardware products?  Are you self-driven to deliver solutions from development to production with minimal distraction?

GDIT is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer who will be a key part of a team that designs, builds, and supports an enterprise Government high value asset system using cutting edge products and tools. The position is located at a modern, GDIT operated data center facility located in Manassas, VA.

The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of system operation and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have multiple years of experience with: 

• Red Hat Linux Administration

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in administering a highly available customer serving infrastructure

And significant experience in some of the following and the willingness to learn:

• Windows Server Administration

• Red Hat Certificate Service   

• Red Hat IDM         

• Palo Alto Firewalls

• Active Directory Administration

• F5 LTMs

• Cisco switching and routing

• Splunk

• Ansible

• VMware

• CORTEX XDR

• NetScout

• NetApp Storage Administration

• LDAP

• PKI / TLS

• Nessus / Security Center

• FISMA

• SharePoint

• Technical Writing

Must have:

• Active Top Secret Clearance 

• Willingness for Periodic On-Call Duty 

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher compliant certification, e.g. GSEC, Security+

• Be a self-starter who is not afraid to speak up and voice their opinions as well as a skilled generalist who has the confidence to take on whatever projects are needed.

• Ability to write clear, detailed, and accurate system documentation 

Come join our small, agile team to make a difference on a key government infrastructure with a history of outstanding delivery.

The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Manassas

Additional Work Locations:

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans