Systems Administrator Expert

General Dynamics - IT; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-flex work week

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Senior System Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems at a customer site in Maryland. You will implement, troubleshoot, and maintain UNIX/Linux/Windows environments, manage security controls, and coordinate with ISSO/ISO on CM processes.

The role requires TS/SCI w/ Poly, 15 years of SA experience, and ITIL v4 certification, with hands-on ServiceNow experience and ITSM proficiency. On-site work and strong problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; four years of additional SA experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Six (6) years of experience with ITSM.
• ITIL 4 platform certification is required.
• Four (4) years of experience with ServiceNow.
• Two (2) years’ experience integrating ServiceNow with other applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Provide configuration management, implementation, and sustainment of compliance with applicable system security controls.
• 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.
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
• Configure and manage UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Communicate and coordinate with the ISSO and ISO regarding system changes as part of the Change and Configuration Management Process.
• Support the ISO by completing required milestones of POA&M and coordinate completion status with the ISSO to reflect status within the Source System of Record for Security Authorizations.
• Ensure IT Assets remain compliant with ICAM policy.
• Provide Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware.
• Possess a working knowledge of system administration interdependencies as part of the SOA.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.

Skills

System administration

UNIX/Linux/Windows

Troubleshooting

ITSM

Change & Configuration Management

ISSO/ISO coordination

Patch management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

ITIL 4 certification

Tools

ServiceNow

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, maintains

integrity and configures network components along with implementing

operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and

performance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Provide configuration management, implementation, and sustainment of compliance with applicable system security controls.
• 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
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Configure and manage UNIX, Linux and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Communicate and coordinate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Owner (ISO) regarding system changes as part of the Change and Configuration Management Process
• Support the ISO by completing required milestones of Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)as directed and coordinate completion status with the ISSO to reflect status within the Source System of Record for Security Authorizations
• Ensure IT Assets remain compliant with Identity & Access Control Management (ICAM) policy.
• Provide Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration

• 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.
• Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Six (6) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM) is required.
• ITIL 4 platform certification is required.
• Four (4) years of experience with ServiceNow platform is required.
• Two (2) years’ experience integrating ServiceNow with other applications is required.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
• Location: On Customer Site
• US Citizenship 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

#ITPolyMD