Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Flows, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Systems Design

Certifications:

Security + - CompTIA

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Systems Engineer Advisor

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. Our work depends on Systems Engineer Advisor joining our team to manage data flows for a wide range of devices.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems
● Manage data flows for a wide range of devices; Utilize Apache NiFi and Python to maintain and engineer data flows to meet customer requirements; Build out Grafana dashboards to visualize the data flow metrics and infrastructure status; Responsible for interfacing with various API endpoints as well as maintaining holistic diagrams of each data flow.
● Develop and sustain intricate data flows from a multitude of sources leveraging Apache NiFi; Devise innovative approaches for intricate data manipulation challenges utilizing Python; Employ Apache NiFi and custom Python scripts to retrieve data from remote APIs, modify the data, and then distribute it according to customer requirements; Transform legacy Java implementations into holistic Python solutions, leveraging modern libraries to achieve equivalent functionality; Build Grafana dashboards to display data flow metrics and infrastructure status.
● Engage in weekly engineering review board sessions, offering technical insights on change requests from both the internal team and clients; Analyze current data flows for inefficiencies and propose optimized remedies.
● Design secure cross-domain channels to facilitate data movement between networks of varying security levels; Document new and existing data flows using Microsoft Visio; Evaluate change request documentation for technical precision, sourced both internally and externally

● Skilled using the following:

Operating Systems: RHEL7,9, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019
Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB
Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Virtualization: VMWare, Nutanix
Other: Apache NiFi, Grafana, Microsoft Visio, Cross Domain Solutions, Ansible, Active Directory

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in an area applicable to this position
● Required Experience: 4+ years of related experience
● Required Technical Skills: Must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by date of security indoctrination with any necessary. Computing Environment (CE) for certification.
● Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI CI Poly
● Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication, problem solving, team player
● Preferred Skills: Familiarity with designing and sustaining data flows using Apache NiFi; General networking knowledge to include operation of routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, VPN and web proxies; Working knowledge in the design and utilization of RESTful APIs; Proficiency in managing and maintaining both Windows and Linux operating environments; Familiarity with relational SQL databases, including Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL; Possess foundational knowledge of Active Directory concepts, including Organizational Units (OUs) and Security Groups
● Location: On Customer Site
● US Citizenship Required
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

The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. 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 Reston

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.