{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1ba79fb059d4b2df3d7b2119","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ba79fb059d4b2df3d7b2119","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ba79fb059d4b2df3d7b2119","title":"Systems Engineer","description":"Clearance Level\nSecret\nCategory\nIT Infrastructure and Operations\nLocation\nArlington, Virginia\n(Onsite Workplace)\nKey Skills For Success\nExecutive Reporting\nNetwork Performance\nPerformance Analytics\nPerformance Monitoring\nRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)\nREQ#: RQ225011\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\nOwn your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.\nJob Description\nSYSTEMS ENGINEER\nTransform technology into opportunity as an Enterprise Performance Management Systems (EMS) Engineer with GDIT. In this role, you will support mission‑critical enterprise IT systems and contribute to the modernization of agency operations.At GDIT, our people make the difference. As an Enterprise Performance Management Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today’s operations remain secure while enabling a smarter tomorrow. We are seeking a highly motivated Enterprise Performance Engineer and NetScout Administrator to support the ETM‑NG program at the Pentagon. This position is responsible for administering, expanding, optimizing, and operating the NetScout performance monitoring platform across multiple security domains.The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to operations teams and government stakeholders by converting network performance data into actionable insights. Key responsibilities include dashboard development, service performance monitoring, KPI definition, executive reporting, troubleshooting complex performance issues, and supporting the continued deployment of enterprise observability capabilities.This role requires close collaboration with Network Operations, Service Management, Cybersecurity, and Government leadership to enhance visibility into network health, application performance, user experience, and mission‑critical services. Strong technical expertise and the ability to communicate clearly with non‑technical audiences are essential.HOW AN EMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT\nAdminister, maintain, and optimize NetScout nGeniusONE, nGeniusPULSE, InfiniStream, and associated performance monitoring infrastructure.\nProvide day-to-day administration of Red Hat-based Linux distributions (CentOS, RHEL, Oracle Linux). Troubleshoot system-level issues, analyze OS logs, and monitor disk space, CPU, and memory utilization.\nUtilize Bash/Shell scripting to automate routine administrative tasks and system backups.\nPlan and execute server migrations and operating system upgrades. Assist in transitioning legacy enterprise systems from CentOS 7 to Oracle Linux 9 while ensuring minimal downtime.\nPerform pre-migration compatibility assessments on existing configurations, libraries, and application dependencies.\nValidate post-migration system integrity, user permissions, and service functionalities.\nSupport deployment and expansion of enterprise monitoring capabilities across multiple network enclaves.\nConfigure service monitors, service dashboards, alerting thresholds, and reporting capabilities.\nEnsure platform availability, data integrity, and monitor coverage of critical enterprise services.\nDevelop operational dashboards and service health views supporting enterprise network operations.\nEstablish and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), service level metrics, and performance baselines.\nAnalyze network traffic patterns, latency, packet loss, retransmissions, application response times, and user experience metrics.\nIdentify trends and proactively recommend improvements to increase service reliability and operational effectiveness.\nProduce daily, weekly, and monthly service performance reports for Government leadership.\nTranslate complex technical findings into concise operational impacts, risks, and recommendations.\nParticipate in customer briefings and performance review meetings.\nOwn and continuously improve recurring operational performance briefings, including dashboard interpretation, trend narratives, and mission impact summaries.\nUtilize NetScout packet level and service level data to investigate performance degradations and service disruptions.\nCollaborate with Network Operations, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, and Service Desk teams during incident response activities.\nProvide data driven recommendations for problem resolution and service restoration.\nCorrelate NetScout findings with ServiceNow incidents, problems, and changes to improve event context, escalation quality, and service restoration outcomes.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required)Education: Bachelor’s Degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Clearance: Minimum of an active Secret security clearance.Certification(s): Active Security+ CE (or higher) at time of hire. Candidates should possess one or more networking, observability, monitoring, or service management certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS, ITIL Foundation, Splunk, Dynatrace, ThousandEyes, SolarWinds, or equivalent industry certification.Experience: 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise monitoring, network operations, observability platforms, performance engineering, or enterprise network environments.Technical Requirements:\nExperience administering NetScout nGeniusONE and InfiniStream solutions is highly desired but not required.\nExperience supporting enterprise observability, application performance monitoring, or network monitoring platforms will be considered.\nStrong background in network performance monitoring, enterprise observability, service assurance, or operational analytics.\nEnterprise with Monitoring & Observability Platforms, Networking Technologies, Performance Analysis, Reporting & Visualization, and Automation & Integration.\nCandidates should possess experience with one or more of the following:\nExperience with Enterprise Monitoring & Observability Platforms such as NetScout nGeniusONE, NetScout InfiniStream, InfoVista, Splunk, ThousandEyes, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or SolarWinds.\nPerformance Analysis experience utilizing Network latency analysis, Application performance monitoring, Traffic flow analysis, Capacity planning, Service performance baselining, and Trend analysis.\nExperience with Reporting & Visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel Analytics.\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\nGrowth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.\nSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.\nRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.\nCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n5 + years of related experience\nmay vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\nCertification\nCompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA\nCertified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP) | Cisco - Cisco\nCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco - Cisco\nJuniper Networks Certified Design Associate (JNCIA-Design) | Juniper Networks - Juniper Networks\nJuniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist - Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT) | Juniper Networks - Juniper Networks\nTravel Required\nLess than 10%\nCitizenship\nU.S. Citizenship Required\nSalary and Benefit Information\nThe likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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.\nOur Identity Verification Process\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\nAbout Our Work\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.\nJoin our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans","company":"General Dynamics Information Technology","rawCompany":"generaldynamicsinformationtechnology","city":"Arlington","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T14:36:28.300Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Engineer","description":"Clearance Level\nSecret\nCategory\nIT Infrastructure and Operations\nLocation\nArlington, Virginia\n(Onsite Workplace)\nKey Skills For Success\nExecutive Reporting\nNetwork Performance\nPerformance Analytics\nPerformance Monitoring\nRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)\nREQ#: RQ225011\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\nOwn your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.\nJob Description\nSYSTEMS ENGINEER\nTransform technology into opportunity as an Enterprise Performance Management Systems (EMS) Engineer with GDIT. In this role, you will support mission‑critical enterprise IT systems and contribute to the modernization of agency operations.At GDIT, our people make the difference. As an Enterprise Performance Management Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today’s operations remain secure while enabling a smarter tomorrow. We are seeking a highly motivated Enterprise Performance Engineer and NetScout Administrator to support the ETM‑NG program at the Pentagon. This position is responsible for administering, expanding, optimizing, and operating the NetScout performance monitoring platform across multiple security domains.The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to operations teams and government stakeholders by converting network performance data into actionable insights. Key responsibilities include dashboard development, service performance monitoring, KPI definition, executive reporting, troubleshooting complex performance issues, and supporting the continued deployment of enterprise observability capabilities.This role requires close collaboration with Network Operations, Service Management, Cybersecurity, and Government leadership to enhance visibility into network health, application performance, user experience, and mission‑critical services. Strong technical expertise and the ability to communicate clearly with non‑technical audiences are essential.HOW AN EMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT\nAdminister, maintain, and optimize NetScout nGeniusONE, nGeniusPULSE, InfiniStream, and associated performance monitoring infrastructure.\nProvide day-to-day administration of Red Hat-based Linux distributions (CentOS, RHEL, Oracle Linux). Troubleshoot system-level issues, analyze OS logs, and monitor disk space, CPU, and memory utilization.\nUtilize Bash/Shell scripting to automate routine administrative tasks and system backups.\nPlan and execute server migrations and operating system upgrades. Assist in transitioning legacy enterprise systems from CentOS 7 to Oracle Linux 9 while ensuring minimal downtime.\nPerform pre-migration compatibility assessments on existing configurations, libraries, and application dependencies.\nValidate post-migration system integrity, user permissions, and service functionalities.\nSupport deployment and expansion of enterprise monitoring capabilities across multiple network enclaves.\nConfigure service monitors, service dashboards, alerting thresholds, and reporting capabilities.\nEnsure platform availability, data integrity, and monitor coverage of critical enterprise services.\nDevelop operational dashboards and service health views supporting enterprise network operations.\nEstablish and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), service level metrics, and performance baselines.\nAnalyze network traffic patterns, latency, packet loss, retransmissions, application response times, and user experience metrics.\nIdentify trends and proactively recommend improvements to increase service reliability and operational effectiveness.\nProduce daily, weekly, and monthly service performance reports for Government leadership.\nTranslate complex technical findings into concise operational impacts, risks, and recommendations.\nParticipate in customer briefings and performance review meetings.\nOwn and continuously improve recurring operational performance briefings, including dashboard interpretation, trend narratives, and mission impact summaries.\nUtilize NetScout packet level and service level data to investigate performance degradations and service disruptions.\nCollaborate with Network Operations, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, and Service Desk teams during incident response activities.\nProvide data driven recommendations for problem resolution and service restoration.\nCorrelate NetScout findings with ServiceNow incidents, problems, and changes to improve event context, escalation quality, and service restoration outcomes.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required)Education: Bachelor’s Degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Clearance: Minimum of an active Secret security clearance.Certification(s): Active Security+ CE (or higher) at time of hire. Candidates should possess one or more networking, observability, monitoring, or service management certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS, ITIL Foundation, Splunk, Dynatrace, ThousandEyes, SolarWinds, or equivalent industry certification.Experience: 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise monitoring, network operations, observability platforms, performance engineering, or enterprise network environments.Technical Requirements:\nExperience administering NetScout nGeniusONE and InfiniStream solutions is highly desired but not required.\nExperience supporting enterprise observability, application performance monitoring, or network monitoring platforms will be considered.\nStrong background in network performance monitoring, enterprise observability, service assurance, or operational analytics.\nEnterprise with Monitoring & Observability Platforms, Networking Technologies, Performance Analysis, Reporting & Visualization, and Automation & Integration.\nCandidates should possess experience with one or more of the following:\nExperience with Enterprise Monitoring & Observability Platforms such as NetScout nGeniusONE, NetScout InfiniStream, InfoVista, Splunk, ThousandEyes, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or SolarWinds.\nPerformance Analysis experience utilizing Network latency analysis, Application performance monitoring, Traffic flow analysis, Capacity planning, Service performance baselining, and Trend analysis.\nExperience with Reporting & Visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel Analytics.\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\nGrowth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.\nSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.\nRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.\nCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n5 + years of related experience\nmay vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\nCertification\nCompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA\nCertified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP) | Cisco - Cisco\nCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco - Cisco\nJuniper Networks Certified Design Associate (JNCIA-Design) | Juniper Networks - Juniper Networks\nJuniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist - Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT) | Juniper Networks - Juniper Networks\nTravel Required\nLess than 10%\nCitizenship\nU.S. Citizenship Required\nSalary and Benefit Information\nThe likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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.\nOur Identity Verification Process\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\nAbout Our Work\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. 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