Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Complex Systems, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Microsoft Windows Server, Systems Engineering, Systems Management

Certifications:

CompTIA - Security+ CE - CompTIA

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Principal Systems Engineer – SCCM / MECM – Active Top Secret and SCI Eligibility Required

Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER for SCCM/MECM with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Principal Systems Engineer for SCCM/MECM you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Principal Systems Engineer joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER for SCCM/MECM WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Provide expertise with Microsoft's SCCM/MECM.

Leverage SCCM/MECM to provide security patches, vulnerability patches, hotfixes and other updates to user workstations and servers.

Administer SCCM software delivery, including various methods such as running advertised programs, machine targeted, user targeted, Application Library, and Software Center.

Manage and administer SCCM client health, including the process of getting clients healthy

Provide expertise with PowerShell for custom reporting.

Develop advanced technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.

Troubleshoot highly complex system hardware and software issues.

Develop training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.

Develop implementation plans for software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.

Perform In Place Upgrades as needed for servers and laptops.

Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels.

Ensure workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions.

Lead efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.

Conduct advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure. compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.

Develop performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users.

Evaluate existing systems and plans long-term strategies.

Coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

Serve as a team or task lead as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related scientific or technical discipline required.  MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related disciplines preferred.

Required Experience: 17+ years

Required Technical Skills: DoD 8140/8570 IAT II compliance

Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret with a T5 or T5R within that last 5 years

Required Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to convey conceptual ideas both written and verbally; Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills: Experience with Microsoft Server 2022

Location: Washington, District of Columbia; limited telework may be available

The likely salary range for this position is $169,065 - $228,735. 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:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

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 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.