About this opportunity
General Dynamics - IT lists this Principal Systems Engineer opportunity in bossier city, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Principal Systems Engineer 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 Principal Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
HOW A PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Phone support with the customerto resolve issues pertaining to future releases of IMISsupport 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
Performes 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:
Bachelors Degree in related IT field
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
Active secret clearance OR previously held secret clearance preferred, must have ability to obtain interim clearance.
Certification: Sec+ CE or 8140 equivalent
Onsite-Bossier City, LA
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
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Worksite address
bossier city, LA, 71111, US
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