Windows Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: $119,870–$162,178 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k

This role $141k

$111k most similar roles pay here $203k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $133,399–$185,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $159k 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 1261 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Windows Systems Engineer

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As a Windows Systems Engineer, you will join an information technology enterprise to support and secure complex systems within a multi-system and multi-application environment. Your daily responsibilities include building and migrating Windows servers, performing testing and validation, managing patching, and documenting system designs and changes. You will also manage server configurations in Commercial Cloud Enterprise environments while ensuring compliance with organizational security constraints and the ATO process. The role requires technical proficiency in Active Directory, Remote Desktop, Rapid7 Metasploit, Linux, UNIX, and MVS technologies. You will collaborate with developers to elicit requirements and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. This position addresses critical infrastructure needs by managing utility and security applications while navigating network requirements to ensure stable operating systems across various hardware and software platforms in a high-security environment.

Skills

Active Directory Windows Server Linux UNIX Rapid7 Metasploit Remote Desktop MVS System Design ATO Database Platforms Storage Technologies Hardware Support

What you'll do

Build, migrate, and maintain Windows servers within a multi-system environment.
Manage Active Directory and Remote Desktop services for enterprise users.
Perform server patching and security scanning using Rapid7 or similar tools.
Configure and manage servers in the Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) environment.
Document system designs, technical processes, and infrastructure changes.
Navigate the ATO process to ensure systems meet security requirements.
Resolve complex technical problems through independent diagnosis and troubleshooting.
Research emerging technologies to assess impacts on existing operating systems.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/certifications).
5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with Windows engineering, Active Directory, Remote Desktop, and server technologies including Linux and UNIX.
Experience with patching, Rapid7 or other scan systems, and the ATO process.
Experience managing servers in Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) and documenting system designs.
US Citizenship.

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