Systems Administrator (Day Shift)

General Dynamics Information Technology

7d•$81,600 - $110,400•Onsite

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to Support our intelligence customer in Ft. Belvoir, VA. HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, As a Systems Administrator, you will work closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls, and provide TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including Web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements. Core Hours: 0600-1800, Monday - Friday (new hire will be slotted somewhere within these hours during the week)

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire
TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly
UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration
Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security+
Ability to respond to after hour calls “provide on-call support"
There will be rotating weekend shifts required once per month. Shift hours are 6AM - 6PM Saturday & Sunday
Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds)

Nice To Haves

Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus
Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems
Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production systems a plus
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to function as a team member and independently
Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain
General knowledge of database administration, network administration and possess network configuration management skills.
Must have a valid US passport

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration, maintenance and support of the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure including managing servers, ensuring system availability and implementing solutions to improve system performance and security.
Oversees the installation, configuration and maintenance of servers including physical and virtual environments.
Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
Manages the Active Directory, and other core IT services.
Monitors systems performance and troubleshoots moderate to complex issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
Performs maintenance such as patch management, updates and backups.
Plans and executes systems upgrades and hardware/software installations.
Ensures systems are updated with latest security patches and software updates.
Implements and maintains security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
Conducts security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements.
Develops, manages and tests backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans for critical systems and services.
Participates in disaster recover drills and business continuity planning.
Provides support to end users and other IT staff by resolving complex hardware, software and system related issues.
Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes.
Creates reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics.
Coordinates with other IT teams to ensure coordinated delivery of IT services.
Provides recommendations for system improvements based on analysis and industry best practices.
May assist in the development of IT policies and procedures.
May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

Benefits

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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.

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