AWS Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly REQUIRED)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The AWS Systems Engineer specializing in Windows will provide support to our customer hosted workspaces and support the development of specialized in-house products. The candidate will be tasked with providing guidance and insight on potential improvements to our services along with the application infrastructure within the Windows ecosystem. The hands-on AWS Systems Engineer will need experience building and deploying tools, cloud infrastructure and processes to enable software developer productivity. They must be at ease working in an agile environment with a cross-functional team. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a team to administer Windows or Linux-based AWS cloud and on-prem hosts within the customer environment and company lab environment in a repeatable and reliable manner
• Design systems, collaborate with teammates, and provide recommendations for customers in sup-port of an AWS Workspaces environment in an AWS Account
• Harden systems in support of customer security controls, apply updates and patches, and manage the underlying hardware
• Mitigate all vulnerability findings from network scans
• Manage security and policy through the application of Group Policy Objects (GPO)
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Analysts, Project Managers and other engineering groups to gather requirements and elicit input for the network and infrastructure
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in production systems and platforms.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provide customer support for software systems and application issues.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Write and update technical documentation such as system engineering documentation, implementation processes, and operational procedures.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization's capabilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands on experience with Tier 3 Support in a Linux and Windows System environment
• Hands on experience with network configuration in cloud environments, with tasks configuring Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, security groups, route tables, etc.
• Experience with ensuring the stability, security, and performance of AWS accounts
• Hands-on experience with DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory integration
• Hands-on experience with Backup and Recovery enterprise suites
• Hands on experience with hardening, patching or troubleshooting Linux OS systems
• Hands on experience with implementing and managing Windows Active Directory
• Proficiencies with logging tools to effectively monitor the health and performance of AWS resources
• TS/SCI w/Polygraph

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience creating AWS workspaces, highly desired
• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions
• Demonstrated hands-on experience using scripting for task automation, data transfer, etc.
• Experience with configuring and managing Remote Desktop Services
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with technologies like Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working with VMWare and maintaining virtualized systems

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

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