Sr. System Engineer - GM Defense IT
Core
Lead systems engineering activities for GM Defense IT to establish structure, repeatability, and operational discipline across secure and regulated environments, supporting project delivery, compliance, and issue resolution.
Role type
Senior individual contributor systems engineer (IT infrastructure & security)
Builds
Secure, compliant IT environments and operational health for GM Defense
Domain
Defense IT, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance
Required skills
Systems engineering, IT infrastructure support, application support, operational health management, server engineering, security operations, technical troubleshooting, requirements gathering, solution design, automation development, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship
Preferred skills
Government/defense/aerospace experience, knowledge of CUI/ITAR/EAR/export controls, familiarity with CMMC/DFARS/NIST frameworks, experience with Java/.NET/enterprise platforms
Technologies
Java, .NET, enterprise infrastructure platforms
Responsibilities
Develop requirements and coordinate with partner teams to deliver solutions; Partner with enterprise architecture to streamline IT processes while conforming to cybersecurity controls; Manage operational health of information systems including patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting; Monitor and document security controls to support audit activities; Develop self-help tools and knowledge articles; Act as technical point of contact for customers and internal teams; Host triage sessions to resolve incidents; Identify opportunities to improve internal processes; Mentor less experienced team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with independent judgment and mentorship capabilities
