Systems Administrator @ General Dynamics Information Technology

General Dynamics Information Technology delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Storage Management, Unix System Administration, Windows System Administration
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: 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.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

As a Regional 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.

Job Duties:

• Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
• Install/load operating system and application software.
• Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof.
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products.
• Create and follow procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
• Communicate/coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers.
• Collaborate and contribute to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans.
• Ensure systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS.
• Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ 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”.
• 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.

Physical Requirements: The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds).

Desired Skills:

• 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 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.

Location: Customer Site US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $115,600 - $156,400. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: International

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: 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.