Type of Requisition:PipelineClearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:Skills:Complex Systems, System Requirements, Systems DevelopmentCertifications:NoneExperience:8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients’ biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate their virtual infrastructure needs. Our work depends on a Lab Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Infrastructure Engineering Services. As a Lab Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team responsible for daily operations, maintenance, data center design, and the security of lab environments that mirror production.In this role, a typical day may include:Designing and implementing Windows domain and child domain architecturesAnalyzing customer functional requirements to develop system requirements specifications and implement designed solutionsGuiding customers in formulating requirements, advising alternative approaches, and conducting feasibility studiesDesigning and defining system architecture for new or existing computer systemsProviding technical leadership regarding the integration of requirements, design, and technologyIntegrating new plans, designs, and systems into existing buildsDeveloping system architecture and system design documentationGuiding system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of systems engineering management plans and systems integration and test plansInteracting with the Government customers regarding Systems Engineering and technical considerations for associated problems, issues, or conflictsConfigure and deploy virtual machines within a VMware environment.Provide Tier 3 support for Active Directory.Demonstrate proficiency in key Active Directory management components.Ensure servers and network systems operate efficiently and without interruption.Configure the management ports on all physical servers to enable remote access.Maintain and troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and network systems within the lab.Install and configure new software and hardware in accordance with specified requirements.Patch and update hardware and software in the virtual infrastructure.Communicate with tenants to resolve concerns and fulfill requests.Deploy and support systems such as RHEL 8/9 and Oracle 8/9.Maintain and upgrade physical and virtual systems regularly.Ensure Infoblox remains up to date and fully operational.Engage with key stakeholders to achieve objectives.Ansible experience is preferred.WHAT YOU’LL NEED:Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraphMust meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA SecurityBachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification, training, or work/military experienceFamiliarity with monitoring solutions, and enterprise security compliance requirementsExperience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of VMWare infrastructure and the deployment of virtual machine instancesExperience with the following:Infrastructure engineeringEnterprise testing & lab environmentsActive directory & PKI infrastructureNetwork administrationData center physical server racking and configurationLinux administrationInfoblox IPAM administrationProcurement testing & approval of enterprise lab toolsGDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt 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 workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.#GDITCareers#WeAreGDIT#MD_2026Alumni#VA_2026Alumni#JETThe likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $189,750. 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:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:USA VA SterlingAdditional Work Locations:USA MD Annapolis JunctionTotal 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. 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 atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans