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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Bossier City, LA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $101,546.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Unix, Cisco PIX, System Configuration, Linux, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Routing, Oracle (Applications), Solaris (Operating System), Gitlab
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5788680703

## About the Role

assessments of lab systems and hardware. + Update custom STIG tools , add additional security controls to further reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipment used on the program. + Make recommendations to improve security and act on those recommendations when approved. + Create network environments for testing. + Troubleshoot network issues with the systems and assist with field network issues. + Make configuration changes to templates provided to the customer based on business changes. + Provide procedures and support to the customer as needed when troubleshooting potential network issues. + Make recommendations to the customer to provide better security, performance, and redundancy. + Setup various routing protocols in our lab environment on physical and virtual switches, firewalls, and routers to test various scenarios. + Contributes to completion of major engineering programs and projects + Develops solutions to a, lieu of degree can be considered Experience in managing and executing the following: + a GitLab repository + FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, JSIG Processes, STIG Processes + Cisco ASA, switching, routing, and configuration + Software and Hardware Quality Assurance + Unix, Linux + Oracle Solaris + LDAP Integration + Active secret clearance OR previously held secret clearance preferred, must have ability to obtain interim clearance. + Certification: Sec+ CE or 8140 equivalent + Onsite-Bossier City, LA + US Citizenship required **GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:** + 401K with company match + Comprehensive health and wellness packages + Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career + Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications + Cutting-edge technology you can learn from + Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays \#GDITpriority The likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $115,000. This is

## Description

variety of highly complex engineering problems + Perform highly complex systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the end + Oversees highly complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools + Performs highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis + Performs continual maintenance and provides highly complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems + Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects + Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology and works with management to evolve current processes + May serve as team lead + May coach and provide guidance to less experience professionals **WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:** + Bachelors Degree in related IT field + 8+ years of related experience, additional years of experience in