System Engineer 3

General Dynamics Information Technology -
Annapolis Junction, MD

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Job Details

$193,800 - $262,200 a year

Benefits

Internal mobility program
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Linux support
Tooling
Software deployment
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
System design
Configuration management
Software installation
Infrastructure architecture design
System design for system development
Programming languages
Bachelor's degree
Continuous integration
Design engineering
Systems engineering
Software documentation
APIs
Systems & applications support
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Access control management
DevOps automation
Identity and access management (IAM) solutions
Linux administration
Security technology solutions implementations
Active Directory management
Identity & access management

Full Job Description

A Praxis Opportunity

Praxis Engineering, a GDIT company, provides cutting-edge technology capabilities and unmatched expertise to deliver mission-critical solutions that drive impact and support customer needs.

Clearance Level

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

REQ#: RQ221449

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

SYSTEM ENGINEER

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a SYSTEM ENGINEER and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
The System Engineer shall serve as the technical lead for the planning, deploying, and documenting the Delinea Tools Suite across the organization’s Linux environments. This role is responsible for translating security and operational requirements into effective privileged access and secrets management solutions. The System Engineer shall design deployment strategies, ensure alignment with the mission’s architecture, and maintain comprehensive documentation to support sustainment, audits, and future expansion.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The System Engineer must have:

Education: Bachelor of Science
Experience: 20+ years of related experience

Security clearance required: Active TS/SCI w/ Poly
Required skills:

 Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Suite of Tools
 Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python to automate manual processes
 Experience performing basic System Administration including installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in a large-scale Linux environment
 Strong Linux systems engineering background (e.g., RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu)
 Hands-on experience planning or deploying at least one Delinea product (Secret Server, Privilege Manager, DevOps Secrets Vault, or related tools)
 Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate documentation for architecture, configuration, and operational processes
 Familiar with identity and access management concepts, PAM solutions, least-privilege principles, and secure configuration guidelines
 Familiar with integrating Linux systems with authentication and directory services (LDAP, Active Directory, FreeIPA)
 Strong problem-solving skills related to enterprise systems, authentication pipelines, and service-level troubleshooting
 Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack
 Familiar with API-driven integrations and secrets management in CI/CD workflows
 Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and associated secret‑handling patterns

Position Desired Skills:

 Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence
 Experience in cybersecurity engineering roles or working within compliance-driven environments (STIGs, NIST, ISO, etc.)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

20 + years of related experience

may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $193,800 - $262,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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REQ#: RQ221449

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

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