Senior Systems Engineer, Enterprise Protected Domain Name Service

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Huachuca, AZ
Salary
$88,130–$108,100 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer, Enterprise Protected Domain Name Service

The Senior Systems Engineer joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support the Army's Network Enterprise Technology Command. This role involves providing Information Technology System Engineering, Capability Management, Tier III support, and Risk Management Framework oversight for Enterprise Protected Domain Name Services across NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and Deployed Forces networks. Key responsibilities include performing procedures to secure information system assets, conducting cybersecurity analysis, and managing configuration records. The engineer will perform DNSSEC signing, Infoblox DDI configuration, and IPAM workflows while troubleshooting ISC BIND. Required technical skills include experience with Solaris-based DNS servers, Oracle databases, SafeNet appliances, Hyper-V, VMware, and PowerShell scripting. The position focuses on maintaining system integrity, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring RMF compliance for critical Department of Defense Information Network infrastructure.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $160000 from 251 postings across 41 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Provide Tier III support for EP-DNS and DNS-related infrastructure, performing advanced troubleshooting and service restoration.
  • Manage the security of information system assets to protect against intentional or inadvertent access and destruction.
  • Perform cybersecurity analysis and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities, including IAVA-related findings.
  • Configure and maintain Infoblox DDI, DNSSEC signing, and IPAM workflows across Unclassified and Classified networks.
  • Install and configure test-environment components including Solaris-based DNS servers, Oracle databases, and SafeNet appliances.
  • Develop shell scripts to automate data-gathering tasks and maintain accurate configuration management records.
  • Coordinate and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and technical guidance for EP-DNS capabilities.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and validation of mission-system changes within enterprise ticketing systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have 5+ years of related experience.
  • Must hold a DoW 8570 IAT Level III Certification and a Computing Environment Certification.
  • Must have experience in System Cybersecurity Management, RMF control implementation, and compliance validation.
  • Must have experience with BIND DNS Server, Infoblox DNS, DNSSEC, and scripting.
  • Must be able to support a full-time onsite work schedule at Fort Huachuca, AZ.

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