Systems Engineer SME - TS/SCI w/Poly

Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NonePublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Systems EngineeringJob Qualifications:Skills:Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Tomcat, CentOS, LinuxCertifications:NoneExperience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:Work with cutting-edge applications that help advance the mission as a Systems Engineer at GDIT. Your work will have you fully immersed in our client’s domain in order to deliver simple solutions for their complex needs. At GDIT, you’ll prioritize the client while we prioritize your career. 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 Systems Engineer joining our team to impact the client’s mission.HOW SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACTCustomer is seeking a highly skilled and proactive System Engineer with proven experience in supporting enterprise web applications and software development teams. A successful candidate will need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Linux/Unix and a firm understanding of cloud technologies. Candidate must demonstrate on the job experience upgrading, monitoring, troubleshooting and implementing both on premise and cloud technologies.Hours: Contract Core hours 9-3May Require Pager DutyWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Required Experience:Support and troubleshoot web applications. This includes deployment of Tomcat applications using AWS and utilizing application and server logs to identify and resolve issues.Demonstrated experience and support for applications hosted in an AWS cloud environment, including deployments, patches, security checks, and maintenance.Upgrade and maintain operating systems and application software on LINUX (Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Scientific Linux) and Microsoft Windows platforms.Perform software installations, including support for COTS applications.Daily monitoring of the network, servers, cloud and applications to ensure full availability and optimum performance. Utilize software tools and logs to monitor network and system health.Track and manage system certificates, privileged accounts, and database passwords.Create and update documentation, including standard operating procedures, administrative instructions, After Action Reports for system outages, task status updates, and customer reports.Support for system and data security requirements, and documented system artifacts required for security certification.Experience with implementing and maintaining encryption technology (PKI authentication, Vormetric, and KMS).Demonstrated experience with web services.Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI + PolyPreferred Skills:Experience with building AWS infrastructure or migrating private on-premise solutions to cloud hosting environments.Firm Relational Database understanding (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, Kafka)Working knowledge of CloudFormation, Terraform and Ansible.Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Perl, and Python).Experience with SysOPs/DevOps.Ability to perform cloud performance analysis and optimize distributed cloud systemsLocation: On SiteGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays #EnhancedTechPoly2025#ISPImpact#JETThe likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:USA VA Herndon - 13857 Mclearen Road (VAS091)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.