This role pays less than
89%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,000–$187,850
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$110k
versus about
$159k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
1119 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,397–$151,803
across 981 roles with salary data.
Systems Engineer
The Systems Engineer joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support the CITS contract for USCENTCOM. This role focuses on enterprise lab infrastructure, where the engineer performs physical hardware installation, racking, cabling, and baseline configuration of servers, workstations, and network appliances. Day-to-day responsibilities include executing software and hardware test plans, performing systematic vulnerability patching across Windows and Linux environments, and managing virtual machines within VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V platforms. The engineer also manages configuration documentation and provides Tier I/II troubleshooting for hardware faults and network connectivity issues. Key technical requirements include proficiency with Windows Server 2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and basic networking concepts like TCP/IP and VLANs. This role ensures that laboratory systems remain secure, properly baselined, and fully validated to support critical defense operations within a high-paced military command environment.
What does a Systems Engineer earn?
Median $152000 from 248 postings across 37 companies.
Perform physical installation, racking, cabling, and configuration of servers, workstations, and network appliances.
Execute standardized software and hardware test plans to verify system functionality and interoperability.
Apply security patches, operating system updates, and firmware upgrades across Windows and Linux environments.
Validate post-patching stability and performance to ensure no degradation of lab baselines.
Manage virtual machines within VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V environments.
Implement DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and perform vulnerability remediation.
Maintain configuration documentation, asset inventories, and standard operating procedures for the laboratory.
Provide Tier I/II troubleshooting for hardware faults, OS anomalies, and network connectivity issues.
What we're looking for
Must be a United States citizen.
Must possess an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI.
Must hold a current DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/military training).
At least 3 years of experience in systems engineering, hardware staging, systems administration, or laboratory test environments.
Must have foundational knowledge of Windows Server (2019/2022), Windows 10/11, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and VMware ESXi or vCenter.
Must have practical experience with physical server racking, cabling, patch management lifecycles, and basic networking concepts like TCP/IP and VLANs.
VMware
Microsoft Hyper-V
Active Directory
Windows Server
PowerShell
Service Now
MECM
ITIL
Systems Engineering
System Administration
Server Virtualization
Scripting
Automation
Technical Documentation
X-ray
Optical Microscopy
SEM
TEM
Metrology
System Architecture
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Materials Science
System Integration
VMWare ESXi
Linux
Windows Server
SCCM
WSUS
SQL
PKI
X.509
Microsoft Visio
Data Center Design
Network Attached Storage
STIGs
Certificate Authority
Encryption
CSfC
Systems Engineering
Robotics
UAV
Aerodynamics
Avionics
Control Theory
Software Development
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Data Analysis
Prototyping
Electronics Troubleshooting