Windows Systems Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Windows Systems Engineer supporting an information technology enterprise. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Windows Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Windows servers, including patching and using Rapid7 or similar scanning tools.
• Build and migrate Windows servers.
• Configure and manage Remote Desktop and Active Directory environments.
• Execute the Authority to Operate (ATO) process and document system designs, processes, and changes.
• Support Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) and utility/security applications.
• Set up and manage servers in Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E).
• Operate in multi‑system, multi‑application environments spanning operating systems, email, databases, storage, and hardware.
• Assess network requirements and anticipate impacts on operating systems.
• Apply organizational standards for configurations, security constraints, and software management.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical problems independently.
• Utilize analytical planning and organizational skills for project execution.
• Apply project management techniques to plan and execute initiatives.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Work independently on routine tasks and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Partner with system developers to elicit requirements and engage in joint project planning.
• Track requirements and research emerging OS technologies to anticipate changes.

Requirements

• Current Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance (must possess).
• Ability to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
• US citizenship.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience).
• Location: McLean, VA (on‑customer site).

Qualifications

• Active Directory (AD).
• Rapid7.
• Metasploit.
• Windows Engineering.
• Windows Remote Desktop.
• Experience with server technologies, MVS, Linux, UNIX, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with Windows integration, testing, validation, and patch management.
• Experience building and migrating Windows servers.
• Experience with Remote Desktop, Active Directory, and the ATO process.
• Experience documenting system designs, processes, and changes.
• Experience with Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) and supporting utility/security applications.
• Experience setting up and managing servers in Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E).
• Experience in multi‑system, multi‑application environments (OS, email, databases, storage, hardware).
• Experience evaluating network requirements and their impact on operating systems.
• Understanding of organizational standards, security constraints, and software management procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including independent diagnosis of complex issues.
• Analytical planning and organizational abilities.
• Project management techniques for planning and execution.
• Excellent oral and written communication for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Collaboration with system developers to elicit requirements and plan projects.
• Requirement tracking and research of latest OS technological developments.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with internal business partners to elicit requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA options.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to career development.
• Paid education and certification opportunities.
• Access to cutting‑edge technology.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and a variety of paid time‑off plans (sick, personal, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty).
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life, AD&D, personal accident, critical illness, and travel/accident insurance.
• Flex work weeks where possible.

Pay

The likely salary range is $119,870 – $162,178, set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Weekly hours: 40
• Travel: less than 10%
• Telecommuting: onsite work (no remote option)