On-Prem Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Elevate the way our customers operate while propelling your career forward. Join GDIT as an On-Prem Systems Administrator and build a meaningful career in enterprise IT, working alongside driven and resourceful individuals. At GDIT, our people make the difference. As an On-Prem Systems Administrator, you will contribute to ensuring a safer today and a smarter tomorrow. Our success relies on the expertise of On-Prem Systems Administrators to support server and user operations. While there is not an active opening for this position at this time, we welcome expressions of interest from individuals with experience and qualifications aligned to the On-Prem Systems Administrator role. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As an On-Prem Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role in these work areas:

Requirements

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s), or Degree
• Experience: 1+ years of related experience
• Required Skills: Experience with Linux/Red Hat OS or Windows Server OS 2019 and above, network configurations, and server hardware Familiarity with Active Directory Understanding of virtualization platforms like VMware, Nutanix, and/or Hyper-V Familiarity with scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, and/or Bash
• Security Clearance Level: None required, but ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or higher clearance is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Real-time operations/systems experience
• Sec+, A+, Net+, Cloud +, ITIL, Foundational Certification from a Cloud Provider (i.e. AWS CCP Certification, AZ 900, Cloud Digital Leader)
• Red Hat Certification
• Automation Concepts (Ansible/Puppet)
• Experience with Splunk, Science Logic, Service Now, F5 Load Balancers
• Familiarity with Cisco switches and firewalls
• Experience with SQL database queries and troubleshooting
• Backups (VEEAM, NetBackup, Unitrends)
• Scripting and coding experience (Bash, PowerShell, Python, Terraform, GIT)
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure Cloud providers
• Familiarity with security baselines (i.e. CIS Benchmarks or DISA STIGs
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences at various levels of an organization

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration, maintenance and support of the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure including managing servers, ensuring system availability and implementing solutions to improve system performance and security.
• Supports the installation, configuration and maintenance of servers including physical and virtual environments.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
• Manages the Active Directory, and other core IT services.
• Monitors systems performance and troubleshoots issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Performs maintenance such as patch management, updates and backups.
• Plans and executes systems upgrades and hardware/software installations.
• Ensures systems are updated with latest security patches and software updates.
• Implements and maintains security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
• Conducts security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manages and tests backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans for critical systems and services.
• Participates in disaster recovery drills and business continuity planning.
• Provides support to end users and other IT staff by resolving hardware, software and system related issues.
• Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes.
• Creates reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics.
• Coordinates with other IT teams to ensure coordinated delivery of IT services.
• May assist in the development of IT policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees