Applications Systems Engineering Manager / On-Call Manager-REMOTE - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Home Office (VAHOME)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ184633

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:
Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), UNIX AIX
Certifications:

Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Engineering Manager with GDIT, where you'll sustain and enhance the systems that matter most to our clients, be at the forefront of innovation, and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate as we provide enterprise IT operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) biometric identity management system (IDENT) and the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) to store, match, share, and analyze biometric and biographic data in support of DHS's strategic mission. At the most critical moments of change, we're there - bringing the resources, solutions, and expertise to help our clients take on some of the world's biggest challenges - and GDIT is excited to offer you a unique opportunity to join a best performing O&M team supporting one our nation's most critical national security, law enforcement, immigration and border management, and intelligence missions. With a career in Information Technology at GDIT, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineering Manager, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an experienced Applications Systems Engineering Manager - with a strong background in operational support - joining our team to: lead and directly manage a fully-remote, technical workforce / team supporting both the production and non-production environments (during a standard work week); and also serve as the primary On-Call Manager for issues requiring management attention that may arise on weekends from 24/7 Application Support Team shifts supporting to the production environment.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Work with security team on an on-going basis to ensure production and non-production applications comply with DHS security standards.
Collaborate with technical troubleshooting staff from other technical/management disciplines and teams to provide timely solutions and explanations to complex system-related problems which impact biometric services.
Coordinate efforts between technical support staff(s) in the performance of assigned projects.
Review completion and implementation of system additions and/or enhancements and provide management overview, as assigned.
Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of highly complex system requirements and system diagnostics of TIBCO BW, WebLogic, and EMS services.
Review and assist in authoring or editing procedural documentation for tasks and current practices supporting business requirements.
Provide technical consultation on current and proposed systems to Government officials from different agencies
Evaluate and estimate the extent of system impact to submit Emergency Break Fix (EBF) request before task is performed, while also ensuring all artifacts of the EBF package are properly annotated before submitting to the approving authority.
Provide managerial weekend support to resolve technical issues, as needed (on call); assess, document, and provide feedback on the performance of individual staff assigned to weekend production support shifts; and assist and consult in the hiring process of new shift team members as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, preferably in computer engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field of study
Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
Required Technical Skills: UNIX shell scripting; and working knowledge with Git/GitHub
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (DHS HQ EOD required to start; must be able to obtain DHS HQ Final Suitability)
Required Skills and Abilities: excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills; and excellent communication skills
Preferred Skills: 10+ years of related experience; knowledge of developing Structured Query Language (SQL), Jython scripts from a Command Interface; experience managing Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle Fusion Middleware appliances across multiple application domains; TIBCO Business Works (BW) and Enterprise Message Service (EMS) administration, managing multiple domains, and configuring BW trace parameters for debugging; configuration management experience using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet; experience/knowledge of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) functionality, VIPs configurations and iRule script writing; working knowledge of Public Key Interface (PKI) structure, Security Certificate Renewal; knowledge of Postfix and Email Server Administration; certifications - ITIL v3 or v4 Foundations (or better), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Oracle WebLogic Server
Location: Remote
U.S. Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. 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:
Remote

Work Location:
Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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