Desktop Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

About the role

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. GDIT is your place. Make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD or Sterling, VA. At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Desktop Engineering Services.

Responsibilities

• Building the strategy for the endpoint environment, including emerging technology, new technical solutions, software, and hardware based on CIO roadmaps
• Maintaining DISA-approved WIM and Secure Host Baseline (SHB) including testing and transferring to appropriate enclaves
• Downloading, packaging, and deploying Windows and Office Security Updates
• Developing, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as needed
• Developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for end user devices, which implement STIG and other device and account controls
• Developing, testing, and deploying desktop images including applications and GPO updates
• Deploying and updating approved packaged applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT)
• Developing technical support documentation for IT equipment and systems as required

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI and Polygraph clearance
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
• Detailed knowledge of end user computing environments including Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS X, and their supporting infrastructure components such as Active Directory, group policy creation and maintenance, and SCCM
• Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing enterprise solutions for Windows 10 and 11
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash scripting
• Familiarity with VMware ESXi and vSphere
• U.S. citizenship required

Skills

• Information Technology (IT)
• Microsoft Windows
• Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
• Medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts)
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan offering ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
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