Senior Systems Engineer

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Systems Engineering
Locations
Tampa, Florida
Springfield, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Linux

ServiceNow Platform

SQL Databases

REQ#: RQ184938
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

TS/SCI

MacDill AFB or Springfield, VA

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 DoD 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 Senior Systems Engineer is a strong, self-motivated, solution-oriented individual who will be joining an experienced team to support the sustainment of multiple self-hosted instances of ServiceNow. We are looking for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic systems engineer to join us in delivering the best possible ITSM Platform. 

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, evaluate, and modify physical and virtual compute environments throughout systems life cycle.
  • Provide higher tier support and in-depth hardware and OS troubleshooting, configuration, backup, security measures, and disaster recovery services.
  • Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
  • Conduct regular patching, upgrades, and system backups to ensure a strong operational and security posture
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution
  • Provide input to briefings, transitioning concepts to execution, course of action (COA) development, and assisting in project technical planning and implementation
  • Develop standard operation procedures (SOPs) and system documentation
  • Collaborate with managers, network engineers, team members, and customer on solutions and issues
  • Review, analyze, and verify current security configuration and effectiveness in response to DoD requirements and emerging threats
  • Achieve and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance
  • Provide tier III support in identifying, analyzing and resolving problems
  • Mentor and coach less experienced system administrators and engineers
  • Participate in special projects as assigned
  • Continuous improvement mindset to ensure quality of delivered services
  • May be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required
  • The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment
  • The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job
  • Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job. 

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in building, maintaining and supporting Microsoft technologies and related platforms: Windows Server 2016/2019, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), ADFS, DNS, DHCP.
  • Experience with Linux System administration and hardening.
  • Experience with RHEL 7/8/9 OS platform.
  • A demonstrated strong working knowledge of Microsoft, Unix/Linux, and Virtual infrastructure technologies such as vSphere.
  • BA/BS Degree – may substitute additional years of experience
  • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience with VMware related technologies
  • Active TS/SCI clearance (SECRET for Virginia location)
  • Must be IAT level II compliant with DoD 8570.1
  • ITIL V3 or V4 Foundation within six months of hire
  • RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • RHCE (Red Hat Certified System Engineer)
  • VMWare Certified Associate (VCA) or VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Certified ServiceNow Administrator (CSA) within six months of hire
  • Experience with MariaDB or MySQL
  • Experience delivering solutions in accordance with agile and waterfall methodologies
Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $92,331 - $118,450. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

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.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.