General Dynamics Information Technology · 1 month ago
Principal Systems Engineer
USA LA Bossier City
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major U.S. government agencies. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will deliver tailored solutions to complex problems, ensuring security and performance through various engineering tasks and customer support.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Phone support with the customer
Run vulnerability assessments STIGS/SCAP
Recommend evaluated hardware based on customer needs
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 projects
Develops solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems
Perform highly complex systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the end
Oversees highly complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools
Performs highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
Performs continual maintenance and provides highly complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems
Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects
Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology and works with management to evolve current processes
May serve as team lead
May coach and provide guidance to less experience professionals
Qualification
Required
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Education: Bachelors Degree in related IT field
Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience, additional years of experience in lieu of degree can be considered
Experience in managing and executing a GitLab repository
Experience with FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, JSIG Processes, STIG Processes
Experience with Cisco ASA, switching, routing, and configuration
Experience with Software and Hardware Quality Assurance
Experience with Unix, Linux
Experience with Oracle Solaris
Experience with LDAP Integration
Security Clearance: Secret
Required Certification: Sec+ CE or DoD 8140 equivalent
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
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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