3rd-Shift Systems Administrator | TS/SCI | 24/7 Ops

General Dynamics - IT; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility support

Career development & certifications

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the health, maintenance and operation of systems, software, and MAAS capabilities. The role operates on a 3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:00 AM) at a customer site near Tysons Corner, with a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance requirement.

You will troubleshoot Tier 1 issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to secure, efficient system performance in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or related field, OR equivalent 3 years of experience.
• Proficient with Windows Server 2016/2019 and SQL Server versions listed.
• Experience with VMware vSphere 6+ and related hardware.
• Scripting and batch file skills; ability to modify/create files.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration in a 24/7 environment.
• Experience with MAAS and video processing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical systems, software, and applications with a collaborative team.
• Drive innovation to modernize technology and improve operations.
• Resolve system interdependencies/issues promptly.
• Identify, recommend, and troubleshoot system issues to ensure proper configuration.
• Assist end users and engineers across stakeholders in a 24/7 operational setting.
• Keep services aligned with industry best practices.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

3rd Shift

Windows system administration

MAAS experience

Batch scripting

Strong communication

Team collaboration

System administration experience

MAAS, video processing

Education

Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent three years of related experience

Tools

vSphere 6+

HP DL360+

HP MSA

Visual Studio

Eclipse

PowerShell 6+

SQL Server 2014/2016/2019

Active Directory

IIS 7+

Jira

Batch file scripting

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the health, maintenance and operation of systems, software, and MAAS capabilities. The role operates on a 3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:00 AM) at a customer site near Tysons Corner, with a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance requirement.

You will troubleshoot Tier 1 issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to secure, efficient system performance in a 24/7 environment.