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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Principal Systems Engineer

GDIT Bossier City, LA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$101,546 - $115,000 per year

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Description

As a Principal Systems Engineer at GDIT, you will deliver simple solutions to complex problems and tailor cutting-edge solutions to meet client requirements. You will prioritize end-user experience and focus on ensuring today's safety and tomorrow's smartness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide phone support to customers to resolve issues related to future and current releases of IMIS.
  • Run vulnerability assessments using STIGS/SCAP and implement additional security controls to reduce the attack surface of Operating Systems and network equipment.
  • Recommend and evaluate hardware based on customer needs, ensuring no unwanted features are enabled by default.
  • Make adjustments to Operating Systems and COTS software for configuration management and installation, and create tools to secure them.
  • Research latest CVEs for software and hardware, and create documentation for OS patches and CVEs.
  • Perform highly complex systems design, development, and integration throughout the system's life cycle.
  • Oversee complex infrastructure, including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems and system management tools.
  • Perform continual maintenance and provide complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related IT field.
  • 8+ years of related experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with GitLab repository, FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, JSIG Processes, STIG Processes, Cisco ASA, Unix, Linux, Oracle Solaris, LDAP Integration.
  • Active secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
  • Certification: Sec+ CE or 8140 equivalent.

Benefits:

  • 401K with company match.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
  • Internal mobility team for career growth.
  • Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.

The likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $115,000.

Skills

Required

  • Deployment
  • Operating Systems (OS)
  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems Engineering
  • GitLab
  • FIPS 140-2
  • Common Criteria
  • JSIG Processes
  • STIG Processes
  • Cisco ASA
  • Unix
  • Linux
  • Oracle Solaris
  • LDAP Integration

Nice to have

  • Sec+
  • CE
  • 8140 equivalent

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-LA-Bossier-City/Principal-Systems-Engineer_RQ223480-1

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