Systems Engineer Expert

Company: General Dynamics
Location: Bossier City
Posted on: June 12, 2022

Job Description:

Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:SecretSuitability:No Suitability RequiredPublic Trust/Other Required:OtherJob Family:Systems EngineeringJob Description:

• Participate in regular meetings discussing project system requirements and status.
• Phone support with the customer
  • to resolve issues pertaining to future releases of IMIS
  • support issues that arise in the field for current releases of IMIS.
  • Evaluate and recommend hardware based on customer requirements
    • ensure there are no unwanted features
    • ensuring it is on the required hardware approved list
    • Research and track latest CVEs for software, hardware and network gear for updates
    • Make recommendations to the customer that would allow
      • improved security,
      • improve performance and redundancy,
      • act on approved recommendations
      • Run vulnerability assessments STIGS/SCAP
        • add additional security controls to reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipment
        • Make modifications to Operating Systems and other COTS software
          • helping with configuration management and installation.
          • Create tools to secure Operating Systems and applications used on the Operating Systems.
          • Create packages for tools to
            • install, remove, setup, check, etc. the packages provided to the customer.
            • Compile, and test software for an OS package and deliver
            • Create documentation for the customer providing latest information about available OS patches and CVEs.
            • Update custom STIG tools we provide to the customer for Operating Systems being used.
            • Manage internal GDIT (F22) switches, SAN, Internal network configuration for system redundancy and backupsRecommend evaluated hardware based on customer needs. Evaluate the hardware to ensure there are no unwanted features, such as wireless communication features that could be enabled or on by default. Make adjustments to Operating Systems and other COTS software to help with configuration management and installation. Create tools to secure operating systems and applications used. Make requested changes to COTS software to meet customer intended use. Create packages and tools to install, remove, setup, check, etc. the packages provided to the customer. Research latest CVEs for software and hardware we use for the customer. Create documentation for the latest information about OS patches and CVEs. Run vulnerability assessments of lab systems and hardware. Update custom STIG tools , add additional security controls to further reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipment used on the program. Make recommendations to improve security and act on those recommendations when approved. Create network environments for testing. Troubleshoot network issues with the systems and assist with field network issues. Make configuration changes to templates provided to the customer based on business changes. Provide procedures and support to the customer as needed when troubleshooting potential network issues. Make recommendations to the customer to provide better security, performance, and redundancy. Setup various routing protocols in our lab environment on physica and virtual switches, firewalls, and routers to test various scenarios.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:10-25%Telecommuting Options:HybridWork Location:USA LA Bossier CityAdditional Work Locations:COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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