Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology • Fort Belvoir, VA

12d • $113,900 - $154,100 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Systems Administrator to support an intelligence customer at the customer site in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The role maintains, configures, and supports computer systems and workflows, working with on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades and provide troubleshooting and resolution support. The administrator provides Tier 2/3 support for Unix and Windows workstations and servers, web servers, network-attached storage, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.

The position supports implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and problem resolution across client, server, storage, network, and mobile-device systems. It includes operating-system and application installations and upgrades, hardware and software troubleshooting, network configuration, patch management, database procedures, data-center equipment maintenance, backup and recovery planning, and system security aligned with STIG guidelines. The administrator maintains standard operating procedures, verifies system availability with enterprise tools, and communicates support status and scheduled maintenance to customers and management.

This is an onsite role requiring a current TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and may require on-call support after hours and travel to local-area or other sites with similar architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Security+ certification or DoW 8570 Level II equivalent required within 90 days of hire.
• Current TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Experience in UNIX, Windows, and/or storage administration.
• Experience working with trouble-reporting and tracking systems; the posting gives “Security+” as its example.
• Ability to provide after-hours on-call support.
• Ability to travel; the posting lists 0–20% in the requirements and 10–25% in the schedule information.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. passport.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the imagery intelligence domain.
• Ability to create and modify scripts across Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems.
• Knowledge of the customer's processes, procedures, and production systems.
• Ability to function both as a team member and independently.
• Skills in one or more of Windows Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and the Imagery Production Chain.
• General knowledge of database administration and network administration, including network configuration management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks, including account monitoring, security, operating-system installation, and local system administration.
• Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and system infrastructure.
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Escalate issues and communicate status to agency management and internal customers.
• Install and load operating systems and application software.
• Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving applications, operating systems, hardware, and communications infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and maintain network integrity, configure network components, and implement operating-system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Install and upgrade Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software; maintain them under established policies, procedures, and service-level agreements; evaluate and install patches and resolve software problems associated with COTS/GOTS products.
• Create and follow procedures for managing linked databases, including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data imports and exports.
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data-center equipment.
• Coordinate scheduled preventive-maintenance windows with potentially affected customers.
• Contribute to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans.
• Secure systems to STIG guidelines using tools such as Retina and HBSS.
• Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures.
• Verify system availability with enterprise tools.
• Respond to after-hours calls and provide on-call support.
• Travel to local-area sites and other locations with similar architecture or footprint as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical plans and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, and holidays.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance and other accident and critical illness insurance offerings.

What This Job Offers

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