Senior System Administrator Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Boise, ID

4d•$120,519 - $130,405

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Senior System Administrator Specialist to support server services and help keep systems current with changing technologies. The role serves as a front-line technical interface to users, conducts systems analysis and development, and supports the day-to-day administration of physical and virtual server operating systems. Responsibilities also include configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting server hardware and network interfaces; analyzing alerts; automating repetitive processes with scripts; and working with customers to identify and resolve server problems that affect other services. The position requires a Department of Defense Secret clearance at hire, the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time, and U.S. citizenship. The position’s salary range is USD $120,519–$130,405 per year, with actual pay dependent on experience and other factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus at least 8 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master’s degree plus at least 6 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
Ability to acquire TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Advanced understanding of server-based operating systems.
Subject matter expertise in server administration and the ability to mentor others.
Enhanced troubleshooting skills in server operating systems, networking, and storage technologies.
Hands-on experience developing, deploying, and supporting large-scale enterprise server solutions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team success.
Broad understanding of interrelationships within the IT environment, with a focus on servers and services.
Senior-level knowledge of physical and virtual server support.
Senior-level knowledge of access, permissions, and security that enables clients to access data needed for daily activities.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues.
Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies.
Install software, troubleshoot issues, grant application permissions, and train users.
Perform day-to-day server administration for physical and virtual server operating systems.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual server hardware and network interfaces.
Perform, maintain, troubleshoot, and conduct complete analysis of alerts.
Create scripts to automate repetitive processes.
Work with customers to identify, isolate, and resolve server problems affecting other services.
Mentor others in administering the server environment.