Desktop Software Engineer - National Library of Medicine

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Hardware, Desktop Computers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows

Certifications:

A+ - CompTIA

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Job Description

We are seeking a Desktop Software Engineer to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM). You will be a part of a team supporting NLM's mission to be the nation's primary library supporting biomedical schools across the US. In this role you will support a critical mission for the public health, working at the prestigious National Institutes of Health main campus. You will be responsible for preparing, deploying and managing corporate desktop software, manages group policies.

Please Note: Work Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role and the location is onsite at the Bethesda NIH main campus, some telework is possible.

How will a Desktop Software Engineer make an impact

• Responsible for engineering, building, and creating processes to maintain PC builds.
• Responsible for preparing, deploying, and managing corporate desktop software
• Responsible for managing group policies
• Participating in small team planning and analyzing efforts related to hardware/software deployment.
• Be a key member in evaluating, testing, and introduce new technology and approaches that support the NLM in their desktop technologies to support NLM staff and contractors in their mission.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science AA/AS (or equivalent)

• Minimum of seven years of related experience
• Minimum of five years troubleshooting, configuring, and administering of Windows systems
• Minimum of five years of software distribution and troubleshooting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two years of working experience with Active Directory, Windows Update process
• Must have advanced knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 registry settings, file and folder security, and knowledge of local/domain user security
• A+ Certification
• Client-facing experience
• Minimum two years of working experience with the Symantec Ghost Solution Suite
• Professional working experience with VBScript
• Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a NIH Position of Trust

ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Professional working experience with batch scripting
• Professional working experience in custom software deployments
• Professional working experience with enterprise change management processes
• Strong problem solving and research skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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

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The likely salary range for this position is $101,566 - $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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Bethesda

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 possi