F-35 Systems Administrator | Active Secret clearance

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Culture of innovation

401K with company match

Flexible work weeks

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator in Arlington, VA. You will support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of workstations and servers for mission-critical DoD projects, including the F-35 program.

Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable IT services and enforce security best practices. The role requires 1+ years of client-server experience, US citizenship, and familiarity with AD, MS Entra ID, MS Intune, and Windows Server

Qualifications

• Active Directory management and server administration
• Experience supporting Windows Server environments
• Client-server troubleshooting and repair
• Security and compliance basics for DoD programs

Responsibilities

• Manage Active Directory and core IT services such as Print Servers, MS Entra ID, MS Intune.
• Perform routine patch management, updates, STIGs, and backups.
• Plan and execute system upgrades and hardware/software installations.
• Monitor systems performance and troubleshoot issues for high availability.
• Provide end-user and IT staff support and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Active Directory Administration

Client-Server

IT Troubleshooting

Windows Server Support

Windows System Administration

Job description

Job Qualifications

Skills: Active Directory Administration, Client-Server, IT Troubleshooting, Windows Server Support, Windows System Administration

Certifications: None

Experience: 1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. The F-35 Lightning II Program is the DoW's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting‑edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our F-35 Lightning II Program: Support the installation, configuration and maintenance of workstations and servers. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements and provide appropriate solutions. Foster a culture of accountability, Zero Trust awareness, continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence. Manage the Active Directory, Print Servers, MS Intune, and other core IT services. Monitor systems performance and troubleshoots issues to ensure high availability and reliability. Perform maintenance such as patch management, firmware and software updates, STIGs, and backups. Plan and execute systems upgrades and hardware/software installations. Implements and maintains security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. Conduct security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements. Participate in disaster recover drills and business continuity planning. Provide support to end users and other IT staff by resolving hardware, software and system related issues. 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 the development of Operation & Maintenance Manuals.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Systems Administrator must have: Security Clearance Level:Active Secret clearance Required Experience: 1+ years of experience in a client-server environment. 1+ years of concurrent experience in server systems administration and analysis. Knowledge of physical and virtual Window Servers, Active Directory, MS Entra ID, MS Teams, MS Intune, Server Certificates, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs. Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience with enterprise servers, workstations, mobile devices, and printers. Familiarity with ITIL or similar IT service frameworks. Required Certifications: Intermediate level industry certification from one of the following: Microsoft AZ 104, CompTIA, or relevant technology. CompTIA Security+ CE required. DoD Manual 8140.03 Work Role: (451) System Administrator – Basic Education: BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related IT discipline. Allowable substitution: 6 years of additional related experience without a degree or 1 years of additional related experience with an AA/AS degree.

Work Location:Onsite at one of our CONUS F-35 work locations. US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities. Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals. Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off. Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace. OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. The likely salary range for this position is $70,658 - $81,650. 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: None Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Arlington Additional Work Locations: USA UT Hill AFB

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.
• 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.

Work Location: USA VA Arlington Additional Work Locations: USA UT Hill AFB

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