Sr. System Engineer - GM Defense IT

General Motors (GM)

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Detroit, MI
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7 days ago

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TL;DR · Sr. System Engineer - GM Defense IT

As a Sr. System Engineer at GM Defense IT, you will lead systems engineering activities in secure and regulated environments, ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and regulatory standards. Your daily tasks include developing requirements, coordinating with enterprise architecture and security teams, managing operational health of information systems, and supporting audit activities. You will also mentor less experienced colleagues while driving cross-team delivery to optimize performance and testability. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT or related fields and at least 7 years of professional experience in delivering robust IT systems. Ideal candidates possess hands-on systems engineering expertise, knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks like CMMC and NIST SP 800-171, and familiarity with technologies such as Java, .NET, and infrastructure platforms. This position demands strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on complex challenges within a regulated environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop requirements and coordinate with partner teams to execute project tasks.
  • Improve IT processes by partnering with enterprise architecture and security leadership.
  • Manage operational health of information systems, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Monitor and document implemented security controls for compliance and audit support.
  • Identify process improvements and translate them into practical solutions for GM Defense.
  • Serve as a technical point of contact, resolving issues and supporting project needs.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of IT systems delivery experience in a professional environment.
  • Proven ability to work independently on significant technical matters with minimal guidance.
  • Experience in gathering requirements and supporting solution design across multiple technical teams.
  • Strong understanding of government cybersecurity frameworks like CMMC, DFARS, NIST SP 800-171.
  • Knowledge of export controls and handling sensitive data such as CUI, ITAR, EAR.
  • Ability to develop applications or tools that enhance operational efficiency and supportability.
  • Willingness and ability to pass vetting for secure U.S. government clearance.

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