Systems Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $182,369–$246,735 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $215k

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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.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph

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As a Systems Engineer at GDIT, you will support the Intelligence Community by maintaining and developing enterprise-wide systems using cutting-edge technologies like AWS and ServiceNow in an agile environment. Your daily tasks include analyzing requirements, designing innovative hardware systems and applications, and ensuring compliance with technical architecture standards. You will also lead teams of contractor personnel, track project progress, and collaborate closely with internal business partners to deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate has a background in Computer Science or Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Desired skills include Cloud/AWS architecture, ServiceNow administration, database design, SQL, Linux, Kubernetes, and scripting expertise. This role demands strong project management skills and the ability to stay updated on emerging IT trends while working in a high-stakes environment.

Skills

AWS ServiceNow Kubernetes Linux SQL Oracle JSON CI/CD Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Develop and maintain awareness of ongoing IT projects and business unit requirements.
Apply project management models (e.g., Spiral, Waterfall, Agile) to development efforts.
Provide lifecycle support for innovative hardware systems and applications.
Ensure compliance of developed systems with the enterprise technical architecture.
Track and manage system requirements in collaboration with developers and internal partners.

What we're looking for

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
5+ years of experience in systems engineering
Strong knowledge of enterprise system design and development
Experience applying project management models (Spiral, Waterfall, Agile)
Ability to track requirements and engage in joint project planning
Familiarity with cloud technologies like AWS and ServiceNow administration
US citizenship required

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