Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Advisor 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 Systems Engineer Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

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

FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, JSIG Processes, STIG Processes

Cisco ASA, switching, routing, and configuration

Software and Hardware Quality Assurance

Unix, Linux

Oracle Solaris

LDAP Integration

Security Clearance : Secret

Required Certification: Sec+ CE or DoD 8140 equivalent

Location: Onsite-Bossier City, LA

US Citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

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