Hiring: Systems Engineer Company: General Dynamics Information Technology Location: Tampa, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:13:14 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Bash, Configuration Management, Linux, PowerShell, RHEL, Red Hat, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP, Windows Server About the job Experience: •3 + years of related experience •GDIT has an immediate opening for an early-career •Supporting the CITS contract for USCENTCOM. This position is based on-site in Tampa, Florida, with direct focus on enterprise lab infrastructure, integration, patching, and testing. •: 3+ years of related experience in systems engineering, hardware staging, systems administration, or laboratory test environments. Required Skills: •Hardware Installations, Patch Management, Security Patch Management, Software Test Planning •HOW A Junior Systems Engineer WILL MAKE AN IMPACT •Perform physical installation, racking, stacking, cabling, and baseline configuration of servers, workstations, storage devices, and lab network appliances. •Execute standardized software and hardware test plans, procedures, and validation scripts to verify system functionality and interoperability. •Identify, document, and track hardware defects, software bugs, and performance bottlenecks, reporting findings to senior engineering leads. Qualifications: •Foundational technical knowledge of Windows Server (2019/2022), Windows 10/11, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and virtualization environments using VMware ESXi or vCenter. •Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent operational experience/military training). •Position may require up to 10% travel in support of USCENTCOM mission requirements. Work hours and shift schedules are determined by lab operational requirements and support needs. •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, competitive pay and paid time off •Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace •The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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. Compensation: •$93,500 - $126,500 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!