System Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Systems Administrator GDIT is seeking qualified candidates for Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program. GDIT delivers individual sustainment through collective Mission Command training, Leadership Training / Development, First Person Simulations (Gaming), and constructive simulations supported training. Establish /maintain training and exercise networks. Accomplish Risk Management Framework Certification and Accreditation security and risk management activities. Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Administrator II at the XVIII Airborne Corps Mission Training Complexes. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our customer. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: Monitor and maintain the health and performance of systems. Perform regular system updates, patches, and backups. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues Deploy, configure and troubleshoot network devices (to include cabling) for exercises, training events and/or special projects Configure and optimize systems to meet operational requirements Integrate various components and systems in a LVC environment Collaborate with other branches to ensure system compatibility and interoperability Implement and manage security policies and configurations Maintain documentation for system configurations and changes Configure and optimize systems to meet operational requirements Implement and manage security policies and configurations Maintain documentation for system configurations and changes Provides input to staff involved in writing and updating technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, and training materials Prepares reports on analyses, findings, and project progress, and presents results to management and/or customer personnel Serves as a customer interface to resolve problems and ensure requirements are met on a timely basis Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced system administrator May serve as a technical team or task leader Follows DoD Directives and Instructions 8140, 8570-01-M, Army regulations AR 25-2, NIST Special Publications 800-53, 800-39, as well as following guidance from other cyber agencies in CSPMO, and NETCOM Participates in special projects as required WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Requirements

• BA/BS (in computer science, information systems, engineering, systems administration or related field with concentration in computer-based technology); or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training
• 5+ years of related experience
• Technical expertise in systems and related technologies
• Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security practices
• Experienced in configuring and maintaining networking hardware/software systems to include routers, switches and firewalls
• Understanding of database management systems (DBMS) and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• SECRET clearance is required
• Superb communication skills
• strong ability to advise and educate leadership through non-technical terms on systems
• Ability to document and report on technical issues and solutions
• Ability to resolve complex technical issues
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Nice To Haves

• Military and MTC experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of systems.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and backups.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues
• Deploy, configure and troubleshoot network devices (to include cabling) for exercises, training events and/or special projects
• Configure and optimize systems to meet operational requirements
• Integrate various components and systems in a LVC environment
• Collaborate with other branches to ensure system compatibility and interoperability
• Implement and manage security policies and configurations
• Maintain documentation for system configurations and changes
• Provides input to staff involved in writing and updating technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, and training materials
• Prepares reports on analyses, findings, and project progress, and presents results to management and/or customer personnel
• Serves as a customer interface to resolve problems and ensure requirements are met on a timely basis
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced system administrator
• May serve as a technical team or task leader
• Follows DoD Directives and Instructions 8140, 8570-01-M, Army regulations AR 25-2, NIST Special Publications 800-53, 800-39, as well as following guidance from other cyber agencies in CSPMO, and NETCOM
• Participates in special projects as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• competitive pay and paid time off
• full flex work weeks where possible
• a variety of 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level