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# Workstation Systems Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $157,250.0 - $212,750.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Systems Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Identity and Access Management, System Center Configuration Manager, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3375521759&tx=KK9393FFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Active Directory (AD),Group Policy Objects (GPO),Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager,Systems Architecture

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

10 + years of related experience, Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Sr Principal must have:

? Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

? Experience: 10+ years of related experience

? Technical skills:

 * Hands-on engineering expertise with Active Directory and GPOs for workstation environments
 * Experience supporting secure workstation enclaves
 * Experience supporting maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) packages, and audit/assessment documentation
 * Familiarity with DoD or Federal cybersecurity frameworks
 * Preferred: Hands-on engineering expertise with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

? Role requirements:

 * Security clearance level: Current and active Top Secret
 * Onsite - Mclean, VA
 * Must be DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)

## Description

* Lead and support the architecture, engineering, and O&M of the classified secure workstation enclave, including Active Directory and GPOs, ensuring enclave integrity, security, and performance.
 * Collaborate with the Engineering Lead, systems engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and stakeholders to design, build, configure, and sustain workstation services that meet stringent security and operational requirements.
 * Utilize Active Directory, GPOs, MECM, and core security controls (Identity & Access Management, Configuration/Change Management, Vulnerability Management) to implement and maintain secure, standardized workstation configurations.
 * Review and improve system and process architectures; develop and deliver test plans, technical briefings, and product recommendations.
 * Follow and update engineering procedures, artifacts, and playbooks for the workstation enclave and core security controls.
 * Support Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) validation and annual security assessment preparation and execution.


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