System Administrator - Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator (IT Operations) in Falls Church, VA. The role supports a 24x7 environment with responsibilities spanning server, storage, network, and Active Directory administration.

You will implement cybersecurity controls and contribute to disaster recovery planning. Experience with Windows, Linux, Cisco environments and ITSM tools like ServiceNow is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related system administration or IT operations experience required.
• High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in IT or a related technical discipline.
• DoW 8570.01-M IAT II baseline certification requirements must be met before starting.
• IT operations involving Windows, Linux, networking, cybersecurity controls, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and enhance physical and virtual servers, storage, and network systems.
• Monitor system performance, resolve incidents, and fulfill service requests using ITSM tools such as ServiceNow.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues across Windows, Linux, and Cisco environments.
• Coordinate with external partners on escalated issues.
• Manage Active Directory and essential IT services, including user access, patching, and system updates.
• Implement cybersecurity controls and conduct audits and security assessments.
• Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.
• Create and update system documentation and SOPs.
• Provide mentorship to end users and junior IT staff.

Skills

IT Systems

Operations

System Administration

System Monitors

Technical Support

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Windows

Linux

Cisco

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

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Technology (IT) Systems, Operations, System Administration, System Monitors, Technical Support

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

System Administrator (IT Operations) Work Hours 6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday

The IT Operations team manages and supports the organization’s IT infrastructure, systems, applications, and technologies. Responsibilities include network operations, server administration, system monitoring, incident response, and maintaining the availability, performance, and security of IT services. The team also develops documentation, knowledge articles, and training materials to improve support effectiveness.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

The System Administrator provides advanced technical expertise and operational leadership in a 24x7x365 environment. This position independently maintains and optimizes IT systems to ensure availability, performance, and security. The role requires sound judgment, initiative, and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities include:

• Administer, maintain, and enhance physical and virtual servers, storage, and network systems.
• Monitor system performance, resolve incidents, and fulfill service requests using ITSM tools such as ServiceNow.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues across Windows, Linux, and Cisco environments.
• Coordinate with external partners, including the Army and DISA, on escalated issues outside program control.
• Manage Active Directory and essential IT services, including user access, patching, and system updates.
• Implement cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoW and organizational requirements, including audits and security assessments.
• Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery, business continuity, backup, and restoration procedures.
• Create and update system documentation, diagrams, knowledge articles, and standard operating procedures.
• Analyze recurring problems and recommend process or system improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to end users and junior IT staff.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Education: High school diploma required. An associate or bachelor’s degree in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, certifications, training, and experience may be considered.

Experience: At least three years of related system administration or IT operations experience.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and Cisco network systems.
• Experience using ITSM tools, such as ServiceNow, for ticket management and workflow tracking.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, patch management, and network security principles.

Certifications:

• Must meet DoW 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, before starting.
• Must obtain a computing environment certification, such as ITIL 4 Foundation, within six months of hire.
• When DoW 8140 requirements are implemented on the program or contract, employees must meet the applicable certification standards.

Security Clearance: An active Secret security clearance is required and must be maintained.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize work, and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to changing operational priorities.

Location: Falls Church, Virginia. This is a full-time, on-site position. Work hours will be 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday - Friday.

Own Your Opportunity

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and discover opportunities to grow alongside colleagues committed to advancing operations.

GDIT Is Your Place

• Growth: An AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team dedicated to helping employees achieve their career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, competitive pay, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Community: An award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

#GDITPriority

The likely salary range for this position is $72,250 - $97,750. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

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:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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