This role pays less than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,450–$200,148
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$163k
versus about
$171k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.
General Dynamics currently has
439 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$112,924–$149,500
across 366 roles with salary data.
As a Desktop Systems Engineer at GDIT, you will join a dedicated team supporting Government activities in Annapolis Junction or Sterling, focusing on engineering solutions for desktop builds across Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems. Your daily tasks include developing strategies for endpoint environments based on DIA CIO roadmaps, maintaining DISA-approved WIM and SHB, deploying software updates, and creating formal configuration guides. You will also work with Group Policy Objects in Microsoft Active Directory to implement STIG controls, develop desktop images, and manage enterprise solutions using PowerShell, Bash scripting, and Python. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph capability, extensive experience in end-user computing environments, and familiarity with VMware ESXi, VSphere, and Citrix VDI architecture.