Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job DescriptionGDIT is your place. Make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a NGDE Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.
At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Desktop Engineering Services. As an NGDE Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team charged with designing and implementing Forcepoint's Trusted Thin Client (TTC) which provides users with secure simultaneous access to any number of networks/environments from a single endpoint device, including deploying the Distribution Console, Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client enterprise administration and security hub, maintaining secure connections to each virtualized backend network.
In this role, a typical day may include:
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 organizationPlanning, 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 subsystemsConducting system security engineering activities (Linux focused).Installing, monitoring, and tuning Linux Server operating system software and virtual machine sub-system softwareCapturing and refining client requirements and ensuring they are effectively integrated into information technology component products and information systems through purposeful design, development, and configurationProviding expert level technical consultation to the development team to support the design process including Cross Domain SolutionEmploying best practices when implementing patch management / vulnerability management in the Linux constructPerforming research, analysis, and design for all Linux computing systems and network infrastructureDeveloping, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as neededProviding security controls and maintaining necessary network/data separationEnsuring that essential services are installed on supported versions of OS and ensuring versions of the services are up to dateWHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI polyMust meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA SecurityBachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline + 8 years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experienceExperience with DoD vulnerability analysis and Industry Best Business PracticesHands-on experience with Linux/UnixExperience in standing up new services/tools on virtual machine within a Linux environment.Experience with Gitlab, Docker, or repo mirrorsExperience with Python. PowerShell, or Bash scriptingFamiliar with VMware ESXi and vSphereFamiliar with virtualization network on multiple classificationsFamiliar with Citrix or VMware VDI architecture
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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