Systems Engineer

GDIT · Washington, DC · $124,093 - $126,500 · hybrid As a Systems Engineer with GDIT, you will design, develop, and integrate complex work systems throughout their lifecycle while advocating for long-term technical vision. Your responsibilities will include: Managing and monitoring infrastructure and system installations, including configuration, testing, and maintenance Implementing and maintaining strategies for backup, security, and redundancy Identifying potential issues and implementing proactive solutions Crafting custom scripts to reduce human interaction Enabling faster and smarter business processes and developing meaningful analytics Engaging regularly with upper management to provide project status reports Creating and maintaining system configuration documentation Ensuring compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems Coordinating and performing in-depth tests for modified and new systems Monitoring and testing system performance and preparing statistics and reports Providing orientation and training to end users for modified and new systems Gathering high-level requirements and translating them into consumable tasks Ensuring mission-critical applications are highly available under adverse conditions Promoting modern methodologies to increase efficiency and consistency Contributing to and advocating for long-term technical vision Applying awareness of existing tools and capabilities during the evaluation of new tools To succeed in this role, you will need: A BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technology field (experience may be substituted for education) At least 8 years of related technical experience, including: Developing methods for deploying development environments that mirror production environments Troubleshooting complex system hardware and software issues Practical use of DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or GitOps methodologies Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, SSH, and SNMP Solid knowledge of Networking, VLANs, Firewalls, Load Balancers, and addressing schemes Skilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshooting Knowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediation Thorough technical documentation including diagrams Successful implementation of new technology in complex environments Utilization of centralized log management and analysis tools Implementation of zero-trust practices across the whole stack We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 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 The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $126,500.