EMS Systems Engineer

Posted:
2/18/2026, 5:33:19 AM

Location(s):
District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Systems, Information Technology (IT) Systems, Operating Systems (OS), Systems Architecture

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

EMS Systems Engineer

  • Support information systems to ensure smooth, professional and cost effective operation of all IT systems. 
  • Maintain appropriate backup environment of software and data on using Avamar application.
  • Generate and maintain effective documentation for processes and procedures to support IT functions. 
  • Ability to interface with cross-functional team members to gain the support required to accomplish their assignments.
  • Provide patch management by reviewing, analyzing, testing and implementing vendors proposed changes, certificates, upgrades and patches.
  • Support Information Assurance (IA) team with updating baseline security configurations aligned with DISA STIGs benchmarks.
  • Provide training assistance to lower-level engineers
  • Manage integrated data protection systems on site.
  • Allocate and manage SAN disks and troubleshoot storage related issues.
  • Maintain backup reports and availability policies.
  • Supports hardware level maintenance and upgrades.
  • Bachelor’s degree , 5 years IT experience or equivalent.
  • *Applicant Must Hold a Current Top Secret Clearance in order to be considered for this position.*
  • Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation; Entry on Duty (EOD) and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in Windows Server, Linux and Network operations and configuration.
  • A proven track record of attention to detail and organization of duties and responsibilities.
  • Experience with SAN from EMC, DELL, and Pivot3 desirable.
  • Ability to respond after hours to service related requests.
  • Position is on site with telework potential.
  • Avamar , DELL VXRail and IDPA knowledge a plus

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $138,000. 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:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

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 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

General Dynamics Information Technology

Website: https://www.gdit.com/

Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1999

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Artificial Intelligence (AI) ⋅ Cloud Computing ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Cyber Security ⋅ Information Technology