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Systems Engineer Sr Principal

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. Meaningful work and personal impact 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 manage design of server and application architectures. Manages the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and establishes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Develops baseline configurations and directs modification of configuration settings. Develops troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper-V)
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification preferred
• Has full technical knowledge of all phases of systems engineering
• Excellent communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience Creation of effective user manuals;
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• May review the work of others and be able to detect errors or needed modifications
• Able to identify and resolve problems or inadequacies of systems engineering

Required experience:

• 5+ years of related experience

Required technical skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022)
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and systems automation
• Experience performing troubleshooting for technicians and/or end users utilizing Service Now ticketing system.
• Strong experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Participate in project planning and management, providing technical guidance and expertise as needed.

Security clearance level:

• Active Secret clearance required to start and must be able to obtain TS/SCI

Required skills and abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences and influence cross functionally.
• Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through.
• Experience in creating effective technical documentation.
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work.

Preferred skills:

• Ability to multi-task as well as be strategic, creative, and innovative in a dynamic, fast-paced matrix team environment.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in MECM and related systems and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Location:

• On Customer Site

Citizenship required:

• US Citizenship

GDIT is your place At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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