Senior Nlyte DCIM Systems Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a Senior Nlyte DCIM Systems Administrator to provide enterprise IT systems administration and engineering support. The role oversees installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers and supports expansion and accreditation of the Nlyte Data Center Infrastructure Management platform. It also supports the sensor network and iPDU reporting into Nlyte, IP address management, cloud storage and backup/restore, and cloud system performance. The administrator manages Active Directory and other core IT services; monitors system performance and resolves complex issues; performs patching, updates, backups, upgrades, and installations; and implements security measures and assessments. The role develops and tests backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures, supports end users and IT staff with complex issues, maintains system documentation, and reports on performance and security metrics. The position collaborates with stakeholders and other IT teams, recommends system improvements, and may help develop policies, coach less experienced staff, lead a team or task, and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources. The position works independently under limited supervision. This is an onsite role in Chantilly, Virginia, requiring U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with less than 10% travel. The stated likely salary range is $140,250–$189,750, with actual compensation based on experience, location, and potentially contractual requirements.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of related experience.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must currently possess TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
- Technical training, certification(s), a degree, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of information systems technology.
- Experience with Nlyte is listed as an inactive skill.
- Knowledge of recovery planning.
- Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
Responsibilities
- Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers.
- Provide systems engineering support for expansion of the Nlyte Data Center Infrastructure Management platform.
- Maintain the temperature and humidity sensor network and iPDU reporting into Nlyte.
- Provide network IP address management.
- Support maintenance of Nlyte accreditation.
- Track, create, and delete Nlyte user accounts and permissions.
- Manage cloud storage, backup and restore, and cloud system performance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide appropriate solutions.
- Manage Active Directory and other core IT services.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure availability and reliability.
- Perform patch management, updates, backups, system upgrades, and hardware and software installations.
- Maintain current security patches and software updates, and implement measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security audits and assessments for compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery procedures; maintain disaster recovery plans for critical systems and services.
- Participate in disaster recovery drills and business continuity planning.
- Resolve complex hardware, software, and systems issues for end users and IT staff.
- Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes.
- Create reports on system performance, security incidents, and other key metrics.
- Coordinate with IT teams to support coordinated delivery of services.
- Recommend system improvements based on analysis and industry best practices.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- May assist with developing IT policies and procedures, coach less experienced professionals, serve as a team or task lead, and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options and vision plan.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
