Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Bragg, NC
Salary
$116,813–$155,250 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $136k
$108k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $126,200–$189,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $158k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer Sr Principal joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to manage the design of server and application architectures while overseeing the administrative operation and maintenance of hardware and software. This role involves maintaining system security, establishing configuration procedures, monitoring usage logs, and developing troubleshooting and incident response protocols. The individual will provide technical leadership to less experienced administrators and offer expertise in developing or modifying software programs to enhance operating systems. Key technical requirements include extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server platforms 2016 through 2022, PowerShell scripting for automation, and server virtualization using VMWare or Microsoft Hyper-V. The role addresses complex infrastructure challenges by ensuring system accuracy and security while utilizing the ServiceNow ticketing system to resolve issues for end users within a high-level technical environment.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the design, administration, and maintenance of server hardware and software architectures.
  • Maintain system security by monitoring logs and remediating attempts to corrupt or penetrate server files.
  • Develop baseline configurations and manage modifications to configuration settings.
  • Create troubleshooting procedures and respond to system-related incidents.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators.
  • Automate systems using PowerShell scripting and perform troubleshooting via the ServiceNow ticketing system.
  • Manage server virtualization environments using VMWare or Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation and user manuals for information systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI.
  • 5+ years of related experience required.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022).
  • Experience with server virtualization using VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting and systems automation.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance, leadership, and documentation for less experienced engineers.
  • US Citizenship.

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