Systems Engineer

Systems 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.

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.

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Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $97,750. 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. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and / or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

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About Our Work

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