Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics IT
McLean, VA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering Debian Linux Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux Cisco Switches Plan of Action and Milestones

Job description

integrity, connectivity, and backup/recovery capabilities.Collaborate with enclave, network, and security engineers, and vendors to troubleshoot issues, enhance the enclaves network and security posture, and manage security updates, licenses, and support tickets.Supportvulnerability managementandcontinuous monitoring, including reviewing scans, implementing patching and remediation, POA&M mitigation, and other corrective actions.Drivehardening and complianceefforts, includingSTIGreview and implementation, to meetNISTandDoDrequirements.Develop and maintainengineering documentationfor designs, configurations, and operational procedures. WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Principal must have: Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Experience: 8+ years of related experience Technical skills:Hands-on experience with Red Hat operating systemUnderstanding of various Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat

Requirements

Debian)Hands-on experience with operations and maintenance (O&M) of Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, and applicable software including Panorama and ClearPassSecurity clearance level: Current and active Top SecretOnsite - Mclean, VAMust be DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent) GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

About the company

SYSTEMS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Systems Engineer Principal, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers classified commercial cloud environment. You will play a crucial role in operating, securing, and optimizing a secure workstation enclave in a unique commercial cloud setting, ensuring secure and reliable access to mission-critical resources. Lead day-to-day engineering and operations ofRed Hatand otherLinuxsystems in a classified, airgapped environment, including configuration, hardening, patching, and maintenance.Configure, patch, and monitor systems andnetwork devicesusing tools such asPalo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, Panorama, ClearPass, and related platforms, ensuring performance

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