What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Engineer 3 position at General Dynamics?
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Bash Scripts, CI/CD, Linux, Python (Programming Language)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
20 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes
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.
#MD_2026Alumni
#IntelligenceEngineered
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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA MD Annapolis Junction
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Bash Scripts, CI/CD, Linux, Python (Programming Language)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
20 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes
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.
#MD_2026Alumni
#IntelligenceEngineered
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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA MD Annapolis Junction
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Salary : $193,800 - $262,200