Principal Systems Engineer
Arlington, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Join General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges.

We were recently awarded the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program support contract. We are providing knowledge-based, information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F-35 JSF Virtual Enterprise (JVE) network in support of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). Our services include program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, implementation of emerging capabilities and requirements, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support and IT training.

We are building a team of dedicated professionals and are currently seeking a Principal Systems Engineer.

The duties include:

Adapts functional business requirements and processes to technical solutions based upon comprehensive enterprise application solution sets. Enterprise resource planning and management processes, including but not limited to: knowledge management, investment analysis, data warehousing, e-commerce, return on investment analysis, human resource analysis, material management and logistics, supply chain management, procurement, ordering, manufacturing, decision support, and information dissemination. Assists in the upkeep, maintenance, and security of networks. Analyzes the computer and information needs of the organization from an operational and strategic perspective and determines immediate and long-range personnel and equipment requirements. Executes complex tasks and integrates, plans, coordinates, and facilitates information system related activities such as upgrade of hardware and software, program and system design development of computer networks, and implementation of internet and intranet sites.

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Education

BS or BA degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a Related Technical Discipline.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: An additional four (4) years of experience with an AA/AS can be substituted for a BS or BA degree.

Qualifications

* Eight (8) years' experience with Systems Engineering disciplines and protocols to include comprehensive knowledge of cloud computing, virtualization, micro-virtualization, mobile device management, Amazon Web Services, big data solution development.
* Two (2) years of experience in a business or discipline using ERP.
* Certified as:
* Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),
* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP),
* MCITP, or MCTS.
* IAT Level II baseline certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, (or achieve within six months of TOA or hiring).

For more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology has served as a trusted provider of information technology, systems engineering, training and professional services to customers across federal, state, and local governments, and in the commercial sector. Over 40,000 GDIT professionals deliver enterprise solutions, manage mission-critical IT programs and provide mission support services worldwide. 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.