Systems Administrator SME - TS/SCI with Polygraph
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a Systems Administrator SME to support a new operations center and the mission of the U.S. Government. The role focuses on maintaining operational equipment used to monitor various systems and managing the center’s critical IT systems. The Systems Administrator SME leads installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers in physical and virtual environments; manages Active Directory and other core IT services; monitors system performance and troubleshoots complex issues; and performs patch management, updates, backups, upgrades, and hardware and software installations. The role also implements and maintains security measures, collaborates with the customer to meet deliverable standards, and works with the existing support team at other locations to resolve challenges and advance technical initiatives. This is an onsite position in Reston, Virginia. It requires a current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and U.S. citizenship. The position is described as requiring independent judgment and discretion in managing complex systems, security measures, and performance standards.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of related experience.
- Technical training, certification(s), or a degree.
- Must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Expertise in computer hardware, system administration, and technical support.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in planning, implementing, and maintaining complex systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the initial installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers in physical and virtual environments.
- Manage Active Directory and other core IT services for the new operations center.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot highly complex issues to ensure availability and reliability.
- Perform patch management, system updates, and backups.
- Plan and execute system upgrades and hardware and software installations.
- Keep systems updated with security patches and software updates.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with the customer to ensure deliverables meet its standards.
- Resolve unexpected challenges and coordinate with the existing team at other locations supporting the customer.
- Lead technical initiatives and maintain complex systems, security measures, and performance standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and various leave plans.
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life insurance and other insurance offerings, including accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
- Career growth tools and internal mobility support.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
