Desktop Systems Engineer - TS/SCI

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Sterling
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI 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: Complex Systems, Information Technology (IT), Virtualization Certifications: None Experience: 10 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: GDIT is your place. Make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD or Sterling, VA. At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Desktop Engineering Services. As a Systems Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team charged with engineering solutions for desktop (physical & virtual) builds for Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems, STIF compliance, lifecycle, etc. In this role, a typical day may include: Building the strategy for the endpoint environment, including emerging technology, new technical solutions, software, and hardware based on DIA CIO roadmaps Maintaining DISA-approved WIM and Secure Host Baseline (SHB) including testing and transferring to appropriate enclaves Downloading, packaging, and deploying Windows and Office Security Updates Developing, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as needed Developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for end user devices, which implement STIG and other device and account controls Developing, testing, and deploying desktop images including applications and GPO updates Deploying and updating approved packaged applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT) Developing technical support documentation for IT equipment and systems as required WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly. Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA, or CCNA Security. Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience. Detailed knowledge of end user computing environments including Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OSX, and their supporting infrastructure components such as Active Directory, group policy creation and maintenance, and SCCM Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing enterprise solutions for Windows 10 and 11 Experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting Familiarity with VMware ESXi and VSphere. Familiarity with virtualization network on multiple classifications. Familiarity with Citrix or VMware VDI architecture. 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. The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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: Less than 10% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Sterling Additional Work Locations: USA MD Annapolis Junction 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 30,000 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

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