F-35 Systems Administrator | Active Secret clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology • Arlington, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Systems Administrator for its F-35 Lightning II Program, which supports next-generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and allies. The role supports mission-critical government work onsite at a CONUS F-35 location, listed as Arlington, Virginia, with Hill AFB, Utah, also listed as an additional work location. U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

The Systems Administrator supports the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and reliable operation of workstations, servers, and core IT services. The role includes administering Active Directory, print servers, MS Intune, and related services; monitoring system performance; maintaining and upgrading systems; addressing user and IT staff issues; and documenting configurations, procedures, and changes. The administrator also supports security compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities, and may help develop Operations and Maintenance Manuals.

The position is onsite, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and no travel required. GDIT describes its workplace as a mission-focused, military-friendly culture with opportunities for career growth and internal mobility. Compensation is expected to be in the range of $70,658–$81,650, depending on experience, location, and potentially contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• At least 1 year of experience in a client-server environment.
• At least 1 year of concurrent experience in server systems administration and analysis.
• Knowledge of physical and virtual Windows Servers, Active Directory, MS Entra ID, MS Teams, MS Intune, server certificates, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with enterprise servers, workstations, mobile devices, and printers.
• Familiarity with ITIL or similar IT service frameworks.
• Intermediate-level industry certification from Microsoft AZ-104, CompTIA, or a relevant technology; CompTIA Security+ CE is required.
• DoD Manual 8140.03 Work Role: (451) System Administrator – Basic.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related IT discipline; alternatively, 6 additional years of related experience without a degree, or 1 additional year of related experience with an AA/AS degree.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, configuration, and maintenance of workstations and servers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Promote accountability, Zero Trust awareness, continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
• Manage Active Directory, print servers, MS Intune, and other core IT services.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain availability and reliability.
• Perform patch management, firmware and software updates, STIGs, and backups.
• Plan and execute system upgrades and hardware and software installations.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security audits and assessments to check compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills and business continuity planning.
• Resolve hardware, software, and system-related issues for end users and IT staff.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Create reports on system performance, security incidents, and other key metrics.
• Coordinate with other IT teams to support coordinated delivery of IT services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• May assist in developing Operations and Maintenance Manuals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options and a vision plan.
• Paid time off options including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• Career growth tools and learning opportunities.
• Internal mobility support.

What This Job Offers

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