System Administrator
About The Position
This is an unpaid fellowship through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. The fellow will remain an employee of the DoW and receive compensation and benefits through the DoW; they will not receive compensation or benefits from GDIT and will not be a GDIT employee, agent, or contractor. The fellowship provides transitioning service members with hands-on training and professional experience supporting mission-critical IT infrastructure and operations in a secure enterprise environment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. It is designed to build technical and operational readiness for potential future full-time System Administrator employment within GDIT mission-focused programs. Working alongside experienced Systems Administrators and IT professionals, the fellow will learn about enterprise systems administration, security-focused operations, infrastructure monitoring, and operational support. The role provides exposure to user and group administration, system security, monitoring and analysis, incident management, infrastructure operations, COTS and GOTS technologies, ITSM practices, SIEM tools, systems-monitoring platforms, security compliance, and operational documentation standards. Fellows develop skills through mentorship, hands-on learning, collaboration with technical teams, and participation in mission-focused activities. The position is on-site at the customer location in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Travel is not required. Fellowship duration is aligned with DoW SkillBridge requirements. Applicants must meet the stated DoW SkillBridge eligibility conditions, including active-duty service, timing within the final six months before separation or retirement, an honorable discharge, completion of service TAP/TGPS, an ethics brief within the past 12 months, and written unit commander authorization before the fellowship begins.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of military experience supporting information technology, systems administration, network operations, cybersecurity, or related mission environments.
- Foundational knowledge of systems administration, IT infrastructure, and enterprise operations.
- Understanding of computer backup processes, system security concepts, and IT policy compliance.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within technical teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Technical training, industry certifications, or a degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Security+ CE certification, required to satisfy DoD 8140 requirements and IAT Level II eligibility.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- On-site attendance at the customer site in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Meet DoW SkillBridge eligibility conditions: at least 180 days of active-duty service; participation within the last six months before separation or retirement; honorable discharge; completion of service TAP/TGPS; an ethics brief within the last 12 months; and written authorization and approval from the Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in the chain of command) before the fellowship starts.
Nice To Haves
- Additional technical coursework or military training in IT operations or systems administration.
- Experience supporting Network Operations Center or Security Operations Center environments.
- Experience working with hardware vendors during incident resolution.
- Exposure to STIG compliance, patching, and security hardening activities.
- Experience supporting enterprise IT systems and infrastructure environments.
- Understanding of systems monitoring, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
- Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and incident management processes.
- Ability to document technical procedures, operational activities, and troubleshooting efforts.
- Familiarity with security monitoring, compliance practices, and enterprise security operations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
- Additional role-specific certifications may be required based on assignment.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience supporting the functionality and efficiency of enterprise servers operating across multiple operating systems.
- Participate in day-to-day systems and network operations under the guidance of experienced administrators.
- Learn how COTS and GOTS technologies are used to monitor, assess, and support system security and operational performance.
- Assist with resource monitoring and analysis to validate system performance and operational readiness.
- Participate in monitoring enterprise infrastructure using approved monitoring, analysis, and reporting tools.
- Support daily, weekly, monthly, and annual Operations and Maintenance activities and execute associated checklists.
- Assist in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
- Gain exposure to enterprise SIEM capabilities, event monitoring, alert management, and operational reporting.
- Observe and participate in technical troubleshooting involving systems, networks, and infrastructure components.
- Support cybersecurity initiatives, including security compliance, vulnerability management, and STIG-related processes.
- Participate in incident management using ITSM principles for ticket categorization, prioritization, escalation, and resolution tracking.
- Collaborate with technical teams supporting system security, enterprise availability, and service-level objectives.
- Gain exposure to security incident response processes and operational coordination.
- Develop familiarity with vendor engagement processes used for issue resolution and infrastructure maintenance.
- Learn how enterprise IT environments maintain operational continuity through proactive monitoring, documentation, and performance management.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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