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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 hours ago

Next Generation Desktop Environment (NGDE) Engineer – TS/SCI

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $195K/yr

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to U.S. government agencies. They are seeking a Next Generation Desktop Environment Engineer to support government activities by designing and implementing secure desktop solutions and ensuring successful integration with organizational systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for Next Generation Desktop Engineering UNIX/Linux servers, operating systems, and successful integration with the hardware and software of the major computing systems across the organization

Planning, testing, installing, and integrating new and upgraded versions of the relevant desktops on organizational computer systems such as Trusted Thin Client, all third-party software components (ForcePoint solution), and subsystems

Conducting system security engineering activities (Linux focused)

Installing, monitoring, and tuning Linux Server operating system software and virtual machine sub-system software

Capturing and refining client requirements and ensuring they are effectively integrated into information technology component products and information systems through purposeful design, development, and configuration

Providing expert level technical consultation to the development team to support the design process including Cross Domain Solution

Employing best practices when implementing patch management / vulnerability management in the Linux construct

Performing research, analysis, and design for all Linux computing systems and network infrastructure

Developing, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as needed

Providing security controls and maintaining necessary network/data separation

Ensuring that essential services are installed on supported versions of OS and ensuring versions of the services are up to date

Qualification

Linux EnvironmentsSystems EngineeringSystems SoftwareDoD vulnerability analysisGitlabDockerPythonPowerShellBash scriptingVMware ESXiVSphereCitrix VDI

Required

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly

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 in a related technical discipline + 8 years' experience or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience

Experience with DoD vulnerability analysis and Industry Best Business Practices

Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix

Experience in standing up new services/tools on virtual machine within a Linux environment

Experience with Gitlab, Docker, or repo mirrors

Experience with Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting

Familiar with VMware ESXi and vSphere

Familiar with virtualization network on multiple classifications

Familiar with Citrix or VMware VDI architecture

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Personal accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees