Systems Administrator

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. in Fort Belvoir, VA is seeking a Systems Administrator to secure and optimize enterprise IT for a government customer.

The role focuses on Unix and Windows server administration, storage management, and maintaining STIG-compliant systems to ensure reliability and data integrity. You will work with on-site and remote users, provide Tier 2/3 incident resolution, perform routine maintenance of data center equipment, and contribute to backup, recovery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.
• Must have Security+ certification or DoW 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly.

Responsibilities

• Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks.
• Desktop system management with OS installation, security and account monitoring.
• Support for IT systems, including day-to-day operations and problem resolution.
• Tier 2 and 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Coordinate and communicate status to agency management and internal customers.
• Install/load operating system and application software; patch management.
• Maintain data center equipment and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure STIG-compliant security using tools like Retina/HBSS.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Storage Management

Unix System Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security+ certification or DoW 8570 Level II equivalent

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI 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: Microsoft Windows, Storage Management, Unix System Administration Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to Support our intelligence customer in Fort Belvoir, VA.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, As a Systems Administrator, you will work closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls, and provide TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including Web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.

Job Duties

• Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks.
• Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these 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 Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Install/load operating system and application software
• Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination therefore
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products
• Create and follow procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment
• Communicate/coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers
• Collaborate and contribute to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans
• Ensure systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS
• Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
• Must have Security+ certification or DoW 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire
• TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly
• UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration
• Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security+
• Ability to respond to after hour calls “provide on-call support