Information Technology System Administrator

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an Information Technology System Administrator to support DoD and NAVSEA systems, including government-furnished networks and tactical networks.

The role involves administering Windows Server networks, assisting with Cisco devices and encryption, and collaborating with government vendors. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or Information Security, or 5+ years IT System Admin experience.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance required, TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
• SECNAV M-5239.2 certification for IT System Administrator or equivalent (e.g., Security+)
• 3+ years of systems administration experience.
• Must interface with NAVSEA, Government vendors and EB departments.

Responsibilities

• Admin and support of Windows Server/desktop closed networks.
• Assist in support of Cisco network devices.
• Assist in support of encryption devices.
• Assist in support of HP printers and scanners.
• Travel up to 10% may be necessary to support job responsibilities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Windows Server

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Info Security

5+ years IT Sys Admin

Tools

Cisco devices

VMware

Kubernetes

Hypervisor

Job description

Information Technology System Administrator

Overview

An Information Technology System Administrator is required to support efforts related to multiple contractor and government furnished information systems in addition to tactical networks.

The scope of effort encompasses all system administrator duties, from initial startup and component design, continuing through development, hardware/software integration, security compliance, delivery and in service support.

The candidate will be required to interface with NAVSEA, Government vendors, EB departments, and sub-contractor counterparts.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Administration and support of multiple Windows Server / desktop closed networks.
• Assist in support of Cisco network devices.
• Assist in support of encryption devices.
• Assist in support of HP printers and scanners.

Travel up to 10% may be necessary to support job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science and/or Information Security Technology -OR- 5+ years of IT System Admin experience
• SECNAV M-5239.2 certification for Information Technology System Administrator or equivalent (e.g. CompTIA Security +)
• 3+ years of experience in systems administration
• Requires active DoD SECRET clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity / experience with Red-Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Knowledge of application security using the Risk Management Framework
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies and containers (VMWare Kubernetes and HyperVisor)
• Some knowledge with scripting (primarily Powershell)
• Some familiarity with Cisco (switches/routers), Networked Printers (HP, Canon)

Skills

• Troubleshooting skills for systems and network issues to identify root cause and recommended remediation activities
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and ability to time manage multiple projects
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Windows server (2016 and newer) and desktop (Win10 and newer) networked systems.

Physical Qualifications

Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping