System Administrator I

General Dynamics IT; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-flex work week

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics IT in the United States (Maryland) is seeking a Senior System Administrator to support and maintain IT systems, including client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices. The role requires TOP SECRET SCI + POLY clearance and strong experience across UNIX, Linux, and Windows environments.

You will provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support with escalation handling, configure systems, manage accounts, perform vulnerability scans, and ensure patch status is tracked.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• Five (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Two (2) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is required.
• ServiceNow System Administrator certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manages IT system infrastructure and related processes.
• Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Configures UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software.
• Perform periodic vulnerability scans of systems.
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.

Skills

Communication

Information Technology (IT)

Network Components

Operating Systems (OS)

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Communication, Information Technology (IT), Network Components, Operating Systems (OS), Troubleshooting

Certification: None Experience: 4 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.

Configures and manages UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Perform account management, e.g. establishing, activating, modifying, disabling, and removing accounts.
• Provide configuration management, implementation, and sustainment of compliance with applicable system security controls.
• Perform periodic vulnerability scans of systems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Implement IAVA security patches and insure patch status is recorded in appropriate systems of record.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Five (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Two (2) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is required.
• ServiceNow System Administrator certification is required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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 you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $40.86 - $55.28. 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

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

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 Identify Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artifi