IT Systems Event Monitoring Technician

General Dynamics - IT; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Systems Event Monitoring Technician to support critical operations at a military base. This role involves managing server maintenance, ensuring network security, and troubleshooting complex systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT support, with the ability to lead during operational crises. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including health packages and a 401K match. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Paid education and certifications

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IT systems support experience or 6+ years with a high school diploma.
• Must possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate server maintenance programs for USCENTCOM networks.
• Manage and optimize geographically dispersed networked systems.

Skills

Server Administration

Network Security

Troubleshooting

Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM)

Storage Area Networks (SAN)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT

High School Equivalent

Tools

VMware

SCOM Management Console

Job description

GDIT has an immediate opening for an IT Systems Event Monitoring Technician supporting the CENTCOM CIT program at MacDill Air Force Base, located in Tampa, Florida.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The IT Systems Event Monitoring Technician position requires both broad and deep technology knowledge and the ability to effect solutions by applying advanced analysis skills to map customer business challenges to reusable and appropriate end-to-end technology solutions. Responsibilities include:

Operate a server maintenance program that provides systems administration, operations and maintenance, and support for all USCENTCOM networks (U.S., allied, and coalition, and of several classification levels), to include servers (physical and virtual), Storage Area Networks (SAN), software applications, firmware, and network security.

Provide overall enterprise level system administration, planning, and management.

Manage, monitor, and optimize geographically dispersed networked systems.

Develop, implement, and document network systems.

SPECIFIC TASKS & SKILLS:

The IT Systems Event Monitoring Technician acts as central point of contact as Server SME during operational crisis that impact critical systems.

Focuses on SCOM engineering efforts as the Subject Matter Expert for the CENTCOM enterprise.

Coordinates and leads restoration of services across the enterprise and different technical disciplines.

Creates post analysis "after action reports" to develop strategies for preventive maintenance, changes to monitoring posture, and changes to event management response procedures.

Provides direct management oversight of the SCOM Management Console.

Monitors server-based change actions for effects to the network and system performance.

Performs troubleshooting, change, rollbacks or fix actions accordingly.

Handles Tier I escalations from Help Desk and PC maintenance personnel.

Resolves issues that Tier I personnel are not able to troubleshoot.

Researches and resolves user issues through direct contact with customer by telephone and walk-in support.

Takes a leadership role within the Joint Cyberspace Communications Center (JCCC).

Engineers new solutions for problems with no documented resolution. Must provide a written engineering solution to VIP's and management to resolve issues.

Monitors Exchange system servers for proper functions to include Outlook Web access for offsite personnel.

Actively monitors and assures the availability of Virtual Desktop Interfaces so end users can logon to the network with no issues or delays.

Failovers cluster administration and monitoring. Assuring cluster node availability in the event of a system failover by monitoring SCOM alerts and verifying resource availability within the Cluster Admin Console.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must currently possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Must have a SCI.8570 IAT-2 (i.e., Security + CE)

Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of IT systems support experience; OR, High School equivalent and 6+ years of IT systems support experience.

Experience troubleshooting servers (physical and virtual), Storage Area Networks (SAN), software applications, firmware, network security and Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM).

Must be able to travel at least 10%. This is a deployable position, with travel both CONUS and OCONUS (i.e. Qatar, Bahrain, etc.) as such, possession and maintenance of a current U.S. passport is required.

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS / EXAMS:

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Exam

MCITP certification

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

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 and the ability to make a real impact on the world around you.

Not sure this job’s the one for you? Check out our other openings at gdit.com/careers.

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#ARMA

#CENTCOMCITS

#GDITPRIORITY

Top Secret/SCI

GDIT has an immediate opening for an IT Systems Event Monitoring Technician supporting the CENTCOM CIT program at MacDill Air Force Base, located in Tampa, Florida.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• The IT Systems Event Monitoring Technician position requires both broad and deep technology knowledge and the ability to effect solutions by applying advanced analysis skills to map customer business challenges to reusable and appropriate end-to-end technology solutions. Responsibilities include:

• Operate a server maintenance program that provides systems administration, operations and maintenance, and support for all USCENTCOM networks (U.S., allied, and coalition, and of several classification levels), to include servers (physical and virtual), Storage Area Networks (SAN), software applications, firmware, and network security.

• Provide overall enterprise level system administration, planning, and management.

• Manage, monitor, and optimize geographically dispersed networked systems.

• Develop, implement, and document network systems.

SPECIFIC TASKS & SKILLS:

• The IT Systems Event Monitoring Technician acts as central point of contact as Server SME during operational crisis that impact critical systems.

• Focuses on SCOM engineering efforts as the Subject Matter Expert for the CENTCOM enterprise.

• Coordinates and leads restoration of services across the enterprise and different technical disciplines.

• Creates post analysis "after action reports" to develop strategies for preventive maintenance, changes to monitoring posture, and changes to event management response procedures.

• Provides direct management oversight of the SCOM Management Console.

• Monitors server-based change actions for effects to the network and system performance.

• Performs troubleshooting, change, rollbacks or fix actions accordingly.

• Handles Tier I escalations from Help Desk and PC maintenance personnel.

• Resolves issues that Tier I personnel are not able to troubleshoot.

• Researches and resolves user issues through direct contact with customer by telephone and walk-in support.

• Takes a leadership role within the Joint Cyberspace Communications Center (JCCC).

• Engineers new solutions for problems with no documented resolution. Must provide a written engineering solution to VIP's and management to resolve issues.

• Monitors Exchange system servers for proper functions to include Outlook Web access for offsite personnel.

• Verifies Exchange System Enterprise Vault queues for proper mail archival operations.

• Actively monitors and assures the availability of Virtual Desktop Interfaces so end users can logon to the network with no issues or delays.

• Failovers cluster administration and monitoring. Assuring cluster node availability in the event of a system failover by monitoring SCOM alerts and verifying resource availability within the Cluster Admin Console.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must currently possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance

• Must have a SCI.8570 IAT-2 (i.e., Security + CE)

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of IT systems support experience; OR, High School equivalent and 6+ years of IT systems support experience.

• Experience troubleshooting servers (physical and virtual), Storage Area Networks (SAN), software applications, firmware, network security and Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM).

• Must be able to travel at least 10%. This is a deployable position, with travel both CONUS and OCONUS (i.e. Qatar, Bahrain, etc.) as such, possession and maintenance of a current U.S. passport is required.

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS / EXAMS:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

• Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Exam

• MCITP certification

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• 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 and the ability to make a real impact on the world around you.

Not sure this job’s the one for you? Check out our other openings at gdit.com/careers.

Do you have a friend or colleague this posting describes? Let them know about the opportunity by clicking “Share.”

#ARMA

#CENTCOMCITS

#GDITPRIORITY

Top Secret/SCI Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $63,750 - $86,250. 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.
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