Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Bragg, NC
Salary
$106,250–$143,750 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $125k
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This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$215,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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 · Principal Systems Engineer

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The Systems Engineer Principal will join a team to serve as a lead system platform architect supporting a SOCOM customer. This role involves leading engineers and administrators in designing, building, and implementing a secure private cloud platform tailored to specific operational needs. Key responsibilities include developing a hybrid cloud environment, defining architecture and security postures, overseeing application migrations, and ensuring compliance with DoW regulations for classified information. The candidate will utilize Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server platforms 2016/2019/2022, PowerShell scripting, and Service Now. Technical expertise is required in server virtualization via VMWare or Microsoft Hyper-V. Preferred skills include experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as proficiency in Python, Bash, Java, or Go to manage complex private cloud infrastructure within highly regulated environments.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.

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Skills

Active Directory Windows Server PowerShell VMware Hyper-V Docker Kubernetes Python Bash Java Go Service Now NIST STIGs CMMC Microservices Cloud Architecture Systems Automation Technical Documentation

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of engineers and administrators in developing and executing a comprehensive cloud smart strategy.
  • Design, build, and implement a secure private cloud platform tailored to specific operational needs.
  • Define the architecture, security posture, and operational processes for the customer's private cloud.
  • Oversee application migration efforts while ensuring alignment with DoW regulations for classified information.
  • Manage server virtualization using VMWare or Microsoft Hyper-V platforms.
  • Perform systems automation and troubleshooting using PowerShell scripting and the ServiceNow ticketing system.
  • Provide technical guidance and expertise during project planning and management phases.
  • Create detailed technical documentation to support infrastructure and operations.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required.
  • 7+ years of related experience required.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022) is required.
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting, systems automation, and server virtualization (VMWare or Microsoft Hyper-V) is required.
  • Proven track record of leading teams in delivering complex private cloud projects (preferred).
  • US Citizenship.

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