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Job DescriptionSystems Engineer
GDIT has an exciting opportunity to support the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG-U) as a member of our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s (USAREUR-AF) mission in Wiesbaden, Germany.
The Systems Engineer will operate as a project-focused technical SME within the J6 Plans Division (J65), supporting the design, documentation, and planning of system-based IT capabilities across mission enclaves. This position emphasizes forward design thinking, integration alignment, and the creation of detailed engineering documentation to drive scalable, compliant, and mission-ready solutions.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Systems Engineer Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG-U). You will play a crucial role in designing the foundational IT infrastructure that enables secure, scalable, and mission-ready solutions for U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) operations.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Serve as the lead technical planner for system engineering initiatives, capturing requirements, drafting solution overviews, and developing design documentation packages
Develop high-level and low-level designs for system architecture, including Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, PKI, virtualization platforms, and endpoint management solutions
Coordinate with cybersecurity, RMF, and operations teams to ensure planned designs are compliant and supportable
Contribute to the creation of engineering plans, server baselines, rack elevations, virtual resource allocations, and storage layouts
Support solution justification through briefing materials, risk analysis, and technical option tradeoffs
Act as a liaison to vendor or internal engineering staff during solution evaluation and specification
Develop technical checklists, deployment procedures, and system build documentation for future implementation teams
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education: Bachelor’s with 6 years in systems engineering, architecture, or project planning
Experience: 6+ years designing or supporting DoD or enterprise-grade system solutions
Technical Skills: Strong background in Windows Server environments, AD architecture, and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V); Familiarity with Group Policy, DNS/DHCP planning, PKI architectures, and STIG implementation; Skilled in Visio, PowerPoint, and Word for technical design and documentation
Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to translate mission objectives into structured, well-documented system designs; Strong communication and coordination skills across stakeholder groups; Familiarity with RMF, POA&M dependencies, and enclave-level accreditation considerations; Experience documenting or presenting technical proposals for infrastructure implementation
CERTIFICATIONS: Required: IAT Level II (e.g. Security+ CE), Microsoft MCSA or equivalent; Preferred: VMware VCP, Microsoft Certified, ITIL v4, or PMP
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting planning efforts for tactical or classified system deployments; Familiarity with enclave boundary protection, cross-domain services, and COOP systems; Ability to lead solution working groups and document implementation readiness packages
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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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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