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# System Engineer SME

- **Company:** General Dynamics IT
- **Location:** Fort Bragg, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Microsoft Exchange Server, Hyper-V, Storage Area Network (SAN), Microsoft Lync, Windows Servers, Azure Active Directory, Server Virtualization, Microsoft SharePoint, VCloud, VMware Horizon View, VMware VSphere, Usage Analysis, Computer Networking Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Hardware Infrastructure, 3-tier Architectures, Windows Clustering, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** http://hbcu.com/cgi-bin/jobs/searchJobs.cgi?job_id=35226954

## About the Role

applications to enhance an operating system. WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEEDBring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Architect Sr Principal must have: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience with MS Exchange and Unified Communications applications (Lync/Skype/Teams)Extensive experience in Microsoft Active Directory administration to include Group Policy Management, DNS, DHCP, and Identity & Credential Management.Familiarization with Azure Active Directory and experience with extending Microsoft services to support Hybrid Multi-Cloud (On-Prem, Azure, AWS)Strong experience with server virtualization (VMWare 6.7x, 7.x, and soon 8.x and Microsoft Hyper-V) and VMWare Cloud Foundation, VMWare Horizon, VMWare Site Recovery Manager, VMWare vSphere engineering in regards to supporting hybrid cloud and systems architecting to provide High Availability and Geographic Redundancy. AVI load balancers, NSX, and vSAN are highly encouraged along with integration with
Dell VXRail.Experience with management of Storage Area Networking environments (NetApps FAS and AFF arrays, Pure Flashblade, and vSan technologies)Experience with Enterprise-Level backup and restoration concepts and productsDetail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of workReviews the work of others and is able to detect errors or needed modificationsCompetent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activitiesExcellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow throughSolid worth ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environmentProvides technical guidance, leadership, and mentoring to engineers with less experience. Required Experience:10+ years of total experience4+ years of experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 20192+ years of experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 20162+ years of experience with Microsoft SharePoint Server
20192+ years of experience with Microsoft Skype for Business 20194+ years of experience with VMware vSphere, Realize Suite, VCF2+ years of experience with VMware Workspace ONE2+ years of experience with Cisco networking Required Education/Certifications:BA/BS (Additional Education, Certifications, Training or Work experience can be substituted for the Degree or Work Experience.)8570 / 8140 qualified Desired Certifications:ITIL Certification Security clearance level:TS/SCI Required US citizenship required GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt 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 #armajobs

## Description

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR PRINCIPAL Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Sr Engineer SR Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTAs a Systems Engineer Sr Principal, the work youll do at GDIT will be critically impactful to the mission. You will play a crucial role in providing senior level administration and engineering support of Windows based network systems. Responsibilities include the evaluation, design, implementation and support of Microsoft Windows based servers and enterprise applications including: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Clustering, Exchange, and Skype for Business Server. Design, configure, implement and support fiber channel networks. Provide tier 3 systems support. Must be self-motivated and have a capacity to determine the correct course of action on their own, as well as work through issues
with minimal help from others. As the lead/senior systems engineer, performs design of server and application architectures. Performs the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and executes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings. Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators. Responsible for the training, motivation, discipline and performance evaluation of assigned employees. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and


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