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Systems Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology
McLean, Virginia, United States
$120k-$162k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • maintaining servers
  • configuring systems
  • troubleshooting issues
Requirements
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph required
  • 5+ years IT experience
  • Server and OS expertise
  • Cloud, security, and project skills
  • Strong communication
Technical tools mentioned
MVSLinuxWindowsUnixEITCloudNetworkingSecurityStorageE-mailDatabaseServer ManagementProject Management

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

IBM MVS, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Unix

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineer supporting an information technology enterprise. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our team.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Demonstrated experience with server technologies, MVS (multiple virtual storage), Linux, UNIX, and Windows technology and operating systems.

  • Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) and supported utility and security applications.

  • Demonstrated experience setting up and managing servers in Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E).

  • Demonstrated experience working in a multi-system and multi-application environment with multiple specialties such as operating systems, e-mail, database platforms, storage technologies, and hardware support.

  • Demonstrated experience working with network requirements to anticipate impact on respective operating systems.

  • Demonstrated experience understanding organizational standards for operating configurations, security constraints, and procedures for managing organization software.

  • Demonstrated experience problem solving, to include independent diagnoses and resolving complex technical problems.

  • Demonstrated experience using analytical planning and organizational skills

  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of project management techniques to plan and execute projects.

  • Demonstrated experience using strong oral and written communication skills in order to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Demonstrated experience working independently on routine tasks.

  • Demonstrated experience working as part of a team.
    Demonstrated experience working with system developers to elicit requirements and engage in joint project planning.

  • Demonstrated experience tracking requirements.

  • Demonstrated experience researching the latest technological developments in the relevant operating systems to identify impact on organization operating systems and to anticipate changes.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Demonstrated experience working with internal business partners to elicit requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

  • Experience: 5+ years

  • Location: McLean, VA (On Customer Site)

  • 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

#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA_2026Alumni

The likely salary range for this position is $119,870 - $162,178. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

About General Dynamics Information Technology

Provides mission-critical IT services to government and defense organizations.

Organization type
Public

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