Systems Engineer Junior to Senior

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Germantown, MDWashington, DCDenver, COAlbuquerque, NMLos Alamos, NM
Salary
$83,927–$113,549 / yr
Posted
57 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k
This role $99k
$71k most similar roles pay here $201k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $130,000–$188,796 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $99k versus about $159k 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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TL;DR · Systems Engineer Junior to Senior

Systems Engineer Junior to Senior LEVELS serves as a technical leader for the National Nuclear Security Administration, where the role focuses on designing and evaluating enterprise IT and cloud architectures. The individual will be responsible for modernizing environments, conducting research on emerging technologies, and managing infrastructure transitions. Key responsibilities include developing service design procedures, delivering technical briefings, and overseeing the deployment of scalable solutions to meet mission objectives. The position requires deep expertise in DNS architecture, Linux system administration, and hybrid environment integration involving VMware, VDI, and Microsoft 365. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in cloud migration strategies for both Azure and AWS platforms while utilizing tools like Infoblox. This role addresses the critical challenge of creating secure, high-performance infrastructure to support essential government operations within a complex technical landscape.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and evaluate enterprise and cloud architectures for Azure, AWS, and on-premises infrastructure.
  • Lead the design, planning, and deployment of scalable and secure DNS architectures.
  • Manage cloud migration initiatives by assessing, planning, and executing workload transitions to Azure and AWS.
  • Research and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and methods to improve system performance and security.
  • Develop and maintain service design procedures using established frameworks and methodologies.
  • Create technical presentations, test plans, and analytical briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Implement and optimize monitoring tools and alerts to proactively address infrastructure issues.
  • Mentor less-experienced professionals and serve as a technical lead for specific tasks or teams.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret or Q-level clearance.
  • A BA/BS degree and 20+ years of relevant experience are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with networking, routers, system administration, and systems design is required.
  • Deep expertise in DNS architecture and experience with Linux systems are required.
  • Hands-on experience designing solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is required.
  • Expertise in cloud migration strategies and on-premises infrastructure including VDI, AVD, VMware, and Microsoft 365 is required.
  • MA/MS degree, Department of Energy experience, Q clearance, DISA STIG knowledge, and relevant cloud certifications are preferred.

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