System Administrator - active Top Secret required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Full-flex work week

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator in Washington, DC to support enterprise IT operations.

You will monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure, perform software installations, updates, patch management, and provide technical support to resolve issues affecting customer missions. The role emphasizes documenting procedures, configuring workflows, and supporting new IT systems while collaborating with a team of IT professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: minimum of 5 years in IT support or system administration.
• Proficiency in managing Windows, Linux, or other operating systems.
• Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
• Proficiency with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure components to ensure optimal operation.
• Perform system administration tasks including software installations, updates, and patch management.
• Provide technical support to resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
• Support the implementation of new IT systems, applications, and infrastructure as needed.
• Document and update IT procedures, configurations, and technical workflows.

Skills

Backup and Recovery (Software)

Critical Systems

IT Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/CE/IT

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Virtualization

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Backup and Recovery (Software), Critical Systems, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission. Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure components to ensure optimal operation.

Perform system administration tasks including software installations, updates, and patch management.

Provide technical support to resolve hardware, software, and network issues.

Support the implementation of new IT systems, applications, and infrastructure as needed.

Document and update IT procedures, configurations, and technical workflows.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education. Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT support or system administration roles. Proficiency in managing Windows, Linux, or other operating systems. Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP. Familiarity with virtualization technologies. Proficiency with scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, or Python)

REQUIRED Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible

Location: Onsite

Required: US Citizenship Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

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, competitive pay and paid time off. Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities. Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and potentially contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA DC Washington Additional Work Locations: 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

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