Systems Engineer Principal

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Advisor e, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

• Phone support with the customer to resolve issues pertaining to future releases of IMIS

• Support issues that arise in the field for current releases of IMIS

• Run vulnerability assessments STIGS/SCAP and add additional security controls to reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipment

• Recommend evaluated hardware based on customer needs. Evaluate the hardware to ensure there are no unwanted features, such as wireless communication features that could be enabled or on by default

• Make adjustments to Operating Systems and other COTS software to help with configuration management and installation. Create tools to secure operating systems and applications used

• Make requested changes to COTS software to meet customer intended use

• Create packages and tools to install, remove, setup, check, etc. the packages provided to the customer

• Research latest CVEs for software and hardware we use for the customer

• Create documentation for the latest information about OS patches and CVEs

• Run vulnerability 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 the 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 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 experienced professionals

• Education: Bachelors Degree in related IT field

• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience, additional years of experience in lieu of degree can be considered

Experience in managing and executing the following:

• a Git Lab 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

• Security Clearance:
  Secret

• Required Certification:
  Sec+ CE or DoD 8140 equivalent

• Location:
  
  Onsite-Bossier City, LA

• US Citizenship required

• 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

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