Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems EngineerDeliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Principal Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Principal Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.How a Principal Systems Engineer will make an impact:Phone support with the customer to resolve issues pertaining to future releases of IMISSupport issues that arise in the field for current releases of IMIS.Run vulnerability assessments STIGS/SCAP add additional security controls to reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipmentRecommend evaluated hardware based on customer needs. Evaluate the hardware to ensure there are no unwanted features, such as wireless communication features that could be enabled or on by default.Make adjustments to Operating Systems and other COTS software to help with configuration management and installation.

Create tools to secure operating systems and applications used.Make requested changes to COTS software to meet customer intended use.Create packages and tools to install, remove, setup, check, etc. the packages provided to the customer.Research latest CVEs for software and hardware we use for the customer.Create documentation for the latest information about OS patches and CVEs.Run vulnerability assessments of lab systems and hardware.Update custom STIG tools, add additional security controls to further reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipment used on the program.Make recommendations to improve security and act on those recommendations when approved.Create network environments for testing.Troubleshoot network issues with the systems and assist with field network issues.Make configuration changes to templates provided to the customer based on business changes.Provide procedures and support to the customer as needed when troubleshooting potential network issues.Make recommendations to the customer to provide better security, performance, and redundancy.Setup various routing protocols in our lab environment on physical and virtual switches, firewalls, and routers to test various scenarios.Contributes to completion of major engineering programs and projectsDevelops solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problemsPerform highly complex systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the endOversees highly complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management toolsPerforms highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysisPerforms continual maintenance and provides highly complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problemsPrepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projectsMaintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology and works with management to evolve current processesMay serve as team leadMay coach and provide guidance to less experience professionalsWhat you'll need to succeed:Bachelors Degree in related IT field8+ years of related experience, additional years of experience in lieu of degree can be consideredExperience in managing and executing the following:a GitLab repositoryFIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, JSIG Processes, STIG ProcessesCisco ASA, switching, routing, and configurationSoftware and Hardware Quality AssuranceUnix, LinuxOracle SolarisLDAP IntegrationActive secret clearance OR previously held secret clearance preferred, must have ability to obtain interim clearance.Certification: Sec+ CE or 8140 equivalentOnsite-Bossier City, LAUS Citizenship requiredGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidaysThe likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $115,000. 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: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA LA Bossier City