Principal Systems Engineer

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Principal Systems Engineer 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 Principal Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

• Phone support with the customer to resolve issues pertaining to future releases of IMISsupport issues that arise in the field for current releases of IMIS.
• Run vulnerability assessments STIGS/SCAP
• 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 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 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
• Performes 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

• Bachelors Degree in related IT field
• 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
  • 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
• 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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