F-35 Systems Administrator | Active Secret clearance
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a Systems Administrator to support its F-35 Lightning II Program, a Department of War program developing next-generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and allies. The position supports mission-critical IT infrastructure and operations at an onsite CONUS F-35 work location. The Systems Administrator installs, configures, and maintains workstations and servers; manages Active Directory, print servers, MS Intune, and other core IT services; and monitors system performance to help maintain availability and reliability. The role includes patching, firmware and software updates, STIGs, backups, system upgrades, security measures, audits, disaster recovery exercises, end-user support, documentation, and performance and security reporting. The administrator collaborates with stakeholders and other IT teams, promotes accountability, Zero Trust awareness, continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence, and may help develop Operations and Maintenance Manuals.
Requirements
- Active Secret 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.
- 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 such as Microsoft AZ-104, CompTIA, or relevant technology; CompTIA Security+ CE is required.
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related IT discipline. Substitution: 6 additional years of related experience without a degree, or 1 additional year of related experience with an AA/AS degree.
- DoD Manual 8140.03 Work Role: (451) System Administrator – Basic.
Responsibilities
- Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of workstations and servers.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements 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 ensure high availability and reliability.
- Perform patch management, firmware and software updates, STIGs, and backups.
- Plan and execute systems 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 ensure 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 other 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 ensure 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) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plan options.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
- Internal mobility team focused on helping employees achieve career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
