Workstation Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-04
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity -
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Type of
Requisition :
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other
Required:
None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPO), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Systems Architecture
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR PRINCIPAL Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems 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 you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customer's classified workstation environment. You will play a crucial role in architecting, engineering, and operating a classified secure workstation enclave, ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant access to mission-critical systems.
KEY DUTIES- Lead and support the architecture, engineering, and O&M of the classified secure workstation enclave, including Active Directory and GPOs, ensuring enclave integrity, security, and performance.
- Collaborate with the Engineering Lead, systems engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and stakeholders to design, build, configure, and sustain workstation services that meet stringent security and operational requirements.
- Utilize Active Directory, GPOs, MECM, and core security controls (Identity & Access Management, Configuration/Change Management, Vulnerability Management) to implement and maintain secure, standardized workstation configurations.
- Review and improve system and process architectures; develop and deliver test plans, technical briefings, and product recommendations.
- Follow and update engineering procedures, artifacts, and playbooks for the workstation enclave and core security controls.
- Support Continuous Monitoring (Con Mon) validation and annual security assessment preparation and execution.
- Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science - Experience:
10+ years of related experience - Technical skills:
Hands-on engineering expertise with Active Directory and GPOs for workstation environments Experience supporting secure workstation enclaves Experience supporting maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), Continuous Monitoring (Con Mon) packages, and audit/assessment documentation Familiarity with DoW or Federal cybersecurity frameworks Preferred:
Hands-on engineering expertise with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) - Role requirements:
Security clearance level:
Current and active Top Secret - Onsite - Mclean, VA Must be DoW 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)
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- 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
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
The likely salary range for this position is $157,250 - $212,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10% Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Mc Lean
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and…
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