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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer/Administrator - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Hayward, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,950.0 - $146,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Internet Information Services (IIS), Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Secure Coding, Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Git Flow, Network Server, Devsecops - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c2f6d99d-ea2d-47f6-99a8-63e5a7bece6b ## About the Role Computer Servers, Microsoft Windows Server, Scripting, System Administration, Systems Design, 5 + years of related experience, * Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer/Administrator Senior must have: * Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science * Experience: 5+ years of related experience * Security clearance level: U.S. SECRET with the ability to obtain TS/SCI * ship required * Meets DoD 8140 System Administrator Intermediate or Advanced certification requirements * ITIL Foundation Certification. * One of the following (or higher) Microsoft certifications: * Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, or * DevOps Engineer Expert. * Demonstrated experience with: * Windows Server administration in an enterprise or DoW environment * AD FS- configuration, operations, and troubleshooting * AD DS - accounts, groups, OU structure, GPO application, and delegation * Azure DevOps - repositories, pipelines, and agents * Applying and interpreting STIGs for Windows Server and related technologies * Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation, configuration, and administration tasks Preferred Qualifications / Desired Skills * Experience with eMASS and the RMF processes * Hands-on experience with DSC and/or similar configuration management frameworks * Experience using Evaluate-STIG * Strong Group Policy design and troubleshooting skills in complex AD environments * Experience with containerization and orchestration * One or more current cloud certifications ## Description As a Systems Engineer/Administrator, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USAREUR-AF G6. This role is responsible for the engineering, maintenance, and modernization of identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) infrastructure across hybrid environments. You will focus on safeguarding and enabling access to business critical Headquarters applications, integrating legacy authentication systems with enterprise-level solutions, and advancing automation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices. The ideal candidate brings deep Windows Server and Active Directory expertise, hands-on experience with AD FS and Azure DevOps, and a strong commitment to secure, reliable, and automated solutions that support the DoWIN environment.Administer and optimize AD FS and ICAM services * Administer multiple Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) environments that support authentication and authorization for users accessing applications via the DoWIN * Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize federation services to ensure secure, highly available access to mission-critical applications * Coordinate changes and updates with other identity and directory teams across the enterprise Engineer integration solutions with enterprise ICAM providers * Design and implement solutions to integrate existing and new applications with DoW-wide ICAM providers * Develop technical designs, configuration standards, and documentation for application onboarding to centralized authentication and authorization services * Collaborate with application owners and security stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant DoW and USAREUR-AF policies Manage on-premises DevSecOps platform * Administer an on-premises DevSecOps platform, including creation of new repositories, pipeline configuration, and agent deployment/management * Partner with development and operations teams to streamline CI/CD workflows, improve build and release reliability, and increase automation coverage * Implement and maintain controls that support secure code management, branching strategies, and auditability Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions * Design IaC solutions using tools such as Microsoft Desired State Configuration (DSC) or similar tools to standardize system configurations and automate system deployments * Develop, test, and document reusable configuration templates and automation artifacts for Windows-based infrastructure and applications * Continuously improve deployment reliability, configuration consistency, and time-to-delivery through automation Deploy and maintain lab environments for research and testing * Build and maintain lab environments used by development and operations teams for research, prototyping, and pre-production testing * Coordinate refreshes, reconfigurations, and proof-of-concept efforts in support of modernization and migration activities Support core Windows infrastructure operations * Assist with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, and IIS web server operations as part of the broader operations team * Contribute to patching, STIG hardening, security remediation, and performance tuning tasks for Windows Server platforms * Participate in on-call or after-hours support rotations, as required by the mission ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)