Systems Administrator

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Bluemont
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ185042


Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
EMC Storage Area Network (SAN) Administration, Unix System Administration, Windows System Administration
Certifications:
Security + - CompTIA
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Bluemont, VA (Mt. Weather).

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

A typical day in this role may include:

As a Systems Administrator, you will work closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls and provide TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including Web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.

Job Duties:

Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems

Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution

Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers

Install/load operating system and application software

Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof

Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products

Create and follow procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.

Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment

Communicate/coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers

Collaborate and contribute to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans

Ensure systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS

Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.

Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire

TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly

UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration

Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security+

Ability to respond to after hour calls "provide on-call support"

Ability to travel 30% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint. Travel can include OCONUS trips.

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds)

Desired Skills:

Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus

Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems

Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production systems a plus

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to function as a team member and independently

Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain

General knowledge of database administration, network administration and possess network configuration management skills.

Must have a valid US passport

Location: On Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

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

#RoverGSS

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. 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 VA Bluemont

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. 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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