Next Generation Desktop Environment (NGDE) Engineer – TS/SCI with Polygraph

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Skills

Application Virtualization, Linux Environments, Microsoft Windows, Systems Development

Certifications

None

Experience

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

Own your career as a NGDE Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of systems engineering and develop your skills using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in engineering at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an NGDE Engineer supporting Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, you will be a part of a team charged with designing and implementing Forcepoint's Trusted Thin Client (TTC) which provides users with secure simultaneous access to any number of networks/environments from a single endpoint device, including deploying the Distribution Console, Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client enterprise administration and security hub, maintaining secure connections to each virtualized backend network.

HOW A NGDE ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Engineer and support UNIX/Linux servers, operating systems, and integrations with enterprise hardware and software across Enterprise
• Plan, test, install, and integrate new or upgraded TTC desktop components, Forcepoint software, and related subsystems
• Conduct system security engineering activities focused on Linux environments
• Install, monitor, and tune Linux server OS and virtual machine software
• Capture and refine client requirements, ensuring they are incorporated into system design, configuration, and implementation
• Provide expert-level technical consultation for system design, including Cross Domain Solutions
• Apply best practices for patch management and vulnerability management within Linux architectures
• Research, analyze, and design improvements for Linux computing systems and virtualized network infrastructure
• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration guides, documentation, and system procedures
• Ensure proper security controls and maintain required network/data separation
• Ensure required services are installed, configured, and maintained on supported OS versions

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience:
• Engineering experience in designing, developing, and implementing systems or software solutions
• Performing DoD vulnerability analysis and industry best practices
• Hands-on with Linux/Unix administration
• Standing up new services/tools within a virtualized Linux environment
• Gitlab, Docker, or repo mirrors solutions
• Technical Skills:
• Scripting with Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Familiarity with VMware ESXi and vSphere
• Understanding of virtualization across multiple classifications
• Familiar with Citrix or VMware VDI architectures
• Security Clearance Level:
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Certifications Required:
• Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements (e.g. Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, etc.)
• Location: On Site

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and 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 10 company-paid holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $143,750. 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

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations

USA VA Sterling

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.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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