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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $97,968.0 - $120,750.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Linux, Internet Information Services (IIS), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Domain, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, VMware Virtualization, SC Clearance, Big Ip, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3891e8e351dee2ac

## About the Role

* 5+ years of related systems engineering experience
 * Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance
 * BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
 * Must have VMWare experience
 * Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) required
 * Experience with vendor relationship and cost estimation
 * Previous experience administering Windows Server Domains
 * DoW 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant

Preferred Qualifications:

 * LINUX experience Highly Desired
 * MS Windows Certification (MCSA/MCSE)
 * VMWare Certification
 * Microsoft SQL Server and Internet Information Services (IIS) experience
 * PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and PowerCli experience
 * F5 BIG-IP experience
 * Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required

#GDITPriority

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

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

## Description

* Designs, installs, configures, and maintains operating systems, hardware, and networks
 * Collaborates with cyber security and network teams to ensure system integration
 * Deploys, configures, and administers virtual machines within the vCenter infrastructure
 * Reviews vulnerability scans and remediates systems
 * Builds and maintains transient Active Directory domain environments for validation testing
 * Plans and directs upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements
 * Maintains baseline system images and VMware virtual machine templates
 * Develops documentation on new or existing systems
 * Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
 * Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues in hardware and software
 * Implements warranty and support activities
 * Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met
 * Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned Participates in special projects as required
*


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