Systems Engineer Senior - Secret - Tampa, FL

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs!  US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. 

The Systems Engineer Senior is a strong, self-motivated, solution-oriented individual who will be joining an experienced team to support the implementation and sustainment of multiple networks. We are looking for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic systems engineer to join us in delivering high quality IT systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the functionality, efficiency, and security of infrastructure providing critical services to customers across the globe in the air, on land, and at sea.
• Apply DISA STIG settings and patch OS/applications as required.
• Provision elevated and service accounts.
• Create and maintain system documentation.
• Mentor and learn from other team members.
• May perform supervisory duties.
• Interact with end users as required and evaluate vendor products.
• Make recommendations to alter architecture of software and hardware to adapt to emerging technologies.
• Develop policies and standards for performing complex builds and everyday tasks.
• May write and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate administrative tasks.
• May develop and implement testing strategies and document results.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and learn new technologies as assigned.
• May be required to complete short-term deployments to austere locations worldwide.
• May be required to perform duties outside of normal day shift hours.
• The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience is required.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Must possess and maintain an active US DoD SECRET Clearance.
• Experience Windows infrastructure services (ICAM, DHCP, DNS. Active Directory, Certificate Services, and connectivity troubleshooting) required.
• Understanding of Agile, ITIL, DevOps practices.
• Experience with infrastructure including but not limited to: data center operations, server hardware, operating systems, web servers, databases, virtualization (VMware), networking, storage, monitoring, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must meet DoD 8570 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire.
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PowerShell scripting.
• Horizon View/VDI.
• ServiceNow Development.
• SCCM/MS Endpoint Manager.
• MCSE, MCSA, MCITP: EA.
• VMWare Certification(s).