Systems Engineer Manager

GDIT is seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to lead a large team of System Engineers focused on research, analysis, design, and development activities supporting the evolution of the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN). This role ensures the network keeps pace with the needs of live, virtual, and constructive training events.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Project Management, including management of cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Design Agent Services, encompassing research, analysis, design, prototyping, procurement, deployment, and transition into operations
• Strategic Assessment Services
• Network operations experience, including network operations center, LAN/WAN
• Cybersecurity experience, including cyber operations, Risk Management Framework (RMF), inspections and assessments, and planning support

Requirements

• 5-8 years of related hands-on experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, and systems development
• At least 3 years of experience managing personnel as a contractor, ideally with oversight of a team of 30 or more engineers
• Bachelor’s degree with a STEM-related major
• Project management experience
• 8570/8140 – IAT III certification, including one or more of the following: CASP CE, CCNP, CISA, and CISSP (or Associate)
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI)
• U.S. citizenship

Location

Client site in Virginia Beach, VA. Onsite work with less than 10% travel required. Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464, based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options, including Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match (pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits)
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident insurance
• Flexible work weeks where possible
• AI-powered career tool for growth and learning opportunities
• Internal mobility team to support career goals