Desktop Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$142K — $184K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years related experience in Information Systems, System Administration, or Systems Engineering
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination
  • Detailed knowledge of Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OSX, Active Directory, and group policy maintenance
  • Experience deploying and managing enterprise solutions for Windows environments
  • Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Bash scripting
  • Familiarity with VMware ESXi, VDI architecture, and virtualization networking.

Responsibilities

  • Build strategy for endpoint environments including new technology and solutions
  • Maintain DISA-approved WIM and Secure Host Baseline
  • Download, package, and deploy security updates for Windows and Office
  • Develop and document configuration guides as needed
  • Implement Group Policy Objects in Microsoft Active Directory
  • Create, test, and deploy desktop images with application updates
  • Deploy and update applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit.
  • Create technical support documentation for IT systems.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical plan options including Health Savings Accounts
  • Dental and vision plan options
  • 401(k) plan with pre and post-tax contributions and company match
  • Flexible work weeks and paid time off plans including vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave and military leave
  • Short and long-term disability benefits and life insurance
  • Regular review of competitive benefits offerings.
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Information Systems, System Administration, Systems Engineering
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD or Sterling, VA.

As a Systems Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team charged with engineering solutions for desktop (physical & virtual) builds for Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems, STIF compliance, lifecycle, etc.

In this role, a typical day may include:
  • Building the strategy for the endpoint environment, including emerging technology, new technical solutions, software, and hardware based on DIA CIO roadmaps
  • Maintaining DISA-approved WIM and Secure Host Baseline (SHB) including testing and transferring to appropriate enclaves
  • Downloading, packaging, and deploying Windows and Office Security Updates
  • Developing, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as needed
  • Developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for end user devices, which implement STIG and other device and account controls
  • Developing, testing, and deploying desktop images including applications and GPO updates
  • Deploying and updating approved packaged applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT)
  • Developing technical support documentation for IT equipment and systems as required


WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
  • Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security.
  • Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
  • Detailed knowledge of end user computing environments including Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OSX, and their supporting infrastructure components such as Active Directory, group policy creation and maintenance, and SCCM
  • Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing enterprise solutions for Windows 10 and 11
  • Experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting
  • Familiarity with VMware ESXi and VSphere.
  • Familiarity with virtualization network on multiple classifications.
  • Familiarity with Citrix or VMware VDI architecture.


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The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $184,000. 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:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:
USA VA Sterling - 45479 Holiday Dr (VAC455)

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.

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