System Engineer 1
Job details
- Pay
- $160,650 – $217,350 a year
- Work mode
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 21, 2026
About this role
A Praxis Opportunity Praxis Engineering, a GDIT company, provides cutting-edge technology capabilities and unmatched expertise to deliver mission-critical solutions that drive impact and support customer needs.
Clearance Level Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Category IT Infrastructure and Operations Location Annapolis Junction, Maryland (Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success Bash Scripts
Docker (Software)
Linux
REQ#:RQ230795
Public Trust:None
Requisition Type:Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description -------------------
SYSTEMS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL.
Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Systems Engineer Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission. You will play a crucial role.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT.
The Systems Engineer Principal must have
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Experience: 8+ years of related experience
Position Required Skills:
Proficiency using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
Demonstrated experience administering Linux systems
Experience developing automation scripts (Bash/Python) to streamline operational and maintenance tasks
Experience with the Agency’s STE/STN security compliance requirements and the ability to ensure systems adhere to established policies
Familiar with basic Cisco switch configuration
Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and containerd
Experience with creating, maintaining, and updating clear, accurate, and accessible technical documentation
Position Desired Skills:
Experience administering Windows systems
Experience with NetApp storage devices
Experience with virtualization technologies including vSphere/vCenter
Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Security clearance level: TS/SCI
- US citizenship required
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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Work Requirements
Years of Experience
7 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Travel Required
None
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $160,650 - $217,350. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process
As 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.
About Our
Work
We 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.
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