Senior Systems Engineer

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR

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

·        Support Servers and Workstations for the Infrastructure Management Team’s Windows systems

·        Responsible for applying Microsoft Windows and Linux server and workstation patches, hotfixes, and STIGs for the Infrastructure Management Team’s Windows systems.

·        Identify trends, implements new solutions/processes that fix issues, and continually strives toward moving from a reactive stance to a proactive stance.

·        Support engineering efforts for VMware, MECM, SQL, Linux, Windows Server, SCOM, Network Monitoring, and VDI.

·        Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) to automate tasks for the team and provide users “Self Service” options.

·        Perform process improvement reviews to recommend and make changes for efficiencies.

·        Prioritize customer strategic goals and provide recommendations and technical solutions with attention to detail and understanding of the customer needs and requirements.

·        Must maintain proper security posture through monitoring, testing, and evaluation of all information systems and solutions deployed on the network.

·        Participate in Change Management process.

·        Develop and deliver status reports for leadership and customer.

·        Write and revise PowerShell scripts to automate monitoring and management tasks.

·        Develop processes and tools that ensure that capabilities are effectively transitioned to Network Operations and tier 2 teams, including the existence of adequate monitoring, and comprehensive playbooks for quick resolution of incidents.

·        Implement effective monitoring solutions and assist in establishing the appropriate response to those events through processes and procedures, enabling level 1 and 2 teams to resolve as many issues as possible.

·        Research and monitor current end-user response time as well as application and system performance and availability.

·        Work with SQL engineer to ensure effective management and monitoring for optimal application performance

·        Provide recommendations and participate in hardware and software lifecycle process

·        Monitor and report existing applications/systems and infrastructure.

·        Create automated solutions for data collection and reporting for existing applications and infrastructure for Performance and Availability

·        Work with the application and infrastructure teams to setup Performance monitoring for the applications, databases, and network

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Senior must have:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
● Experience: 15+ years of overall demonstrated experience as a Windows Workstation / Server Administrator.
● Technical skills:

·        IT experience supporting large enterprise Windows workstation / server and Linux environment.

·        Experience with PowerShell scripting engine to automate tasks.

·        Experience with the installation, configuration, and administration of Windows and Linux systems

·        Experience engineering and maintain enterprise MECM, SQL, Linux, SCOM, Network Monitoring and VDI solutions.

·        Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities, including understanding user requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, successfully resolving issues and challenges, and developing creative solutions for process improvement.

·        Dependability, in that the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve.

·        Must have customer service experience as this position will require candidate to engage with senior military and government leadership. 

·        Must be able to present your ideas clearly through briefings, meetings, and interaction with leadership of different skill sets.

·        Must be able to provide training sessions as required.

·        Must be able to engage with stakeholders to ensure tasks are progressing and meeting timelines.

·        Experience with Hardware and Software lifecycle processes

·        Excellent communication and documentation skills

·        Strong organizational collaborative, and teamwork skills

·        Ability to assimilate information rapidly, motivated to self-study new requirements.

·        Maintain current industry knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures.

·        Ability to work under time constraints.

·        Adapt to changes in requirements and new projects.

·        Manage or serve as a team lead.

·        Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.
● Security clearance level: Must have a minimum of an active Secret clearance at time of interview and candidate must maintain active clearance.
● Certification/Role requirements:

·        Must possess at interview the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve DoW 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II compliance, such as CompTIA Security+ CE.

·        Will need to obtain an additional certification within six months of hire, to include one of the CSSP sections certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security, CND, etc.). Candidate may have further discussions with the program’s Enterprise Operation Manager for more details.

·        When 8140 requirements are implemented on program/contract, employee will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.

·        Maintain and upgrade certifications.

Location: Falls Church, VA. Three (3) days of onsite with up to two (2) days telework. Onboarding/transition in period requires on-site support up to 60 days. Work schedules are subject to change on direction by mission requirements from GDIT or USG leadership.  

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● 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
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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.