Desktop Systems Engineer – TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology

Systems Engineer supporting Government activities to deliver Desktop Engineering Services for Windows, Apple, and Linux. Responsible for engineering solutions for desktop builds and endpoint environments.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,792 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CitrixPythonTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Building the strategy for the endpoint environment, including emerging technology, new technical solutions, software, and hardware based on DIA CIO roadmaps
Maintaining DISA-approved WIM and Secure Host Baseline (SHB) including testing and transferring to appropriate enclaves
Downloading, packaging, and deploying Windows and Office Security Updates
Developing, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as needed
Developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for end user devices, which implement STIG and other device and account controls
Developing, testing, and deploying desktop images including applications and GPO updates
Deploying and updating approved packaged applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT)
Developing technical support documentation for IT equipment and systems as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
Detailed knowledge of end user computing environments including Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OSX, and their supporting infrastructure components such as Active Directory, group policy creation and maintenance, and SCCM
Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing enterprise solutions for Windows 10 and 11
Experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting
Familiarity with VMware ESXi and VSphere
Familiarity with virtualization network on multiple classifications
Familiarity with Citrix or VMware VDI architecture

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Windows 10Windows 11Mac OSXActive DirectoryGroup Policy ObjectsPowerShellPythonBash ScriptingVMware ESXiCitrix

Certifications

Security+ CECNDSSCPGSECGICSPCySA+CCNA Security