Network Operations Senior System Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Florida (MacDill AFB) seeks a Systems Administrator to join the US BICES-X program. This 24/7 role focuses on incident response, stability, and optimization of in-house IT systems, supporting mission-critical operations for DoD intelligence sharing.

You will administer VMware virtual environments (ESXi, vCenter, VSANs), manage Active Directory, deploy policies, and develop scripts to automate tasks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must possess and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• Experience with infrastructure including data center operations, server hardware, OS, web servers, VDI, virtualization, networking, storage, monitoring.
• Experience in infrastructure design and operations including load balancing, firewall rules, failover, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning.
• Must meet DoW 8570 requirements and be eligible for IAT II access.

Responsibilities

• Administer VMware virtual environments (ESXi, vCenter, VSANs).
• Create and maintain detailed system documentation.
• Provide system training and technical guidance.
• Download, stage and deploy security policies and updates to maintain DISA compliance.
• Develop scripts (PowerShell, VBScript) to automate tasks and gather metrics.
• Administer Active Directory and DNS configurations; manage Group Policy and SCCM.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server

Operating Systems (OS)

Virtual Environments

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

VMware

Job description

Job Description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills: Microsoft Windows Server, Operating Systems (OS), Virtual Environments

Certifications: None

Experience: 2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

As a Systems Administrator, your role is to provide 24/7 time-sensitive incident response to ensure the stability, integrity and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support the USBICES-X program. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting and optimizing all networked software associated with operating systems. The selected candidate will apply communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

Responsibilities

• Administer VMware virtual environments to include ESXi hosts, vCenter appliances, VxRail HCIs, and VSANs.
• Creates and maintains detailed system documentation.
• Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
• Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes.
• Download, stage and deploy systems-related security policies and updates to maintain information system compliance with DISA security policies and procedures (STIGs, IAVAs, etc.)
• Develop scripts (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.) to perform recurring systems administration tasks, automate installs, gather metrics, etc.
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory environments with an emphasis in the following areas:
  • Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019
  • Microsoft Exchange 2010, 2016
  • Windows SharePoint 2013, 2016
  • Microsoft SQL 2012, 2014, 2016
• Group policy deployment and design
• Active directory design to include DNS configuration, Sites and Services, etc.
• SCCM configuration and administration
• Software deployment/upgrades
• Windows 10 operating system maintenance and deployments
• Deploy Operating System updates
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience is required.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
• Must possess and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• Experience with infrastructure including but not limited to: data center operations, server hardware, operating systems (Windows), web servers, VDI virtual desktop infrastructure, virtualization (VMware), networking, storage, monitoring, etc.
• Experience in infrastructure design and operations including load balancing app clustering, firewall rules, fail over, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must meet DoW 8570 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges.
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.
• This is a shift work position, to include: Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• VMware VCAP, VCDX
• Experience with Customer Support and Incident Management

The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $95,450. 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 FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

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