System Administrator - active Top Secret required
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a Systems Administrator to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure components to ensure optimal operation. The role includes system administration tasks such as software installations, updates, and patch management; technical support for hardware, software, and network issues; support for new IT systems, applications, and infrastructure; and documentation of IT procedures, configurations, and technical workflows. This is an onsite position in Washington, DC, supporting a customer mission. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance, eligibility for Top Secret/SCI, U.S. citizenship, and DoD 8140 IAT II compliance. The listed likely salary range is $107,744–$126,500, with pay determined by experience, geographic location, and potentially contractual requirements. Scheduled hours are 40 per week, and travel is less than 10%.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in IT support or system administration roles; the qualifications section specifies 5+ years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; experience may be substituted for education.
- Proficiency in managing Windows, Linux, or other operating systems.
- Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
- Proficiency with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Must currently possess a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for Top Secret/SCI.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- DoD 8140 IAT II compliant.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure components to ensure optimal operation.
- Perform system administration tasks, including software installations, updates, and patch management.
- Provide technical support to resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
- Support implementation of new IT systems, applications, and infrastructure as needed.
- Document and update IT procedures, configurations, and technical workflows.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Full-flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- 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.
- Internal mobility support and an AI-powered career tool for career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
