General Dynamics Information Technology ยท 4 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
Bossier City, LA
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 every major agency across the U.S. government. As a Systems Engineer Advisor, you will deliver tailored solutions to complex problems, ensuring security and efficiency in IT operations for clients.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Phone support with the customer to resolve issues pertaining to future releases of IMIS
Support 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 equipment
Recommend 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 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
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Secret
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Skills: Deployment, Operating Systems (OS), Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering
Experience: 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 The Following: a GitLab repository
Experience In Managing And Executing The Following: FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, JSIG Processes, STIG Processes
Experience In Managing And Executing The Following: Cisco ASA, switching, routing, and configuration
Experience In Managing And Executing The Following: Software and Hardware Quality Assurance
Experience In Managing And Executing The Following: Unix, Linux
Experience In Managing And Executing The Following: Oracle Solaris
Experience In Managing And Executing The Following: LDAP Integration
Security Clearance: Secret
Required Certification: Sec+ CE or DoD 8140 equivalent
Location: Onsite-Bossier City, LA
Benefits
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
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
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
Variety of 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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