Systems Administrator Expert

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-flex work week

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Maryland supports the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems at a customer site. It configures UNIX, Linux and Windows OS, troubleshoots issues and coordinates security with ISSO/ISO under Change and Configuration Management for reliable performance.

The role involves ITSM, patch management, and detailed escalation communication to management and internal customers, with a focus on security compliance and system optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required; four additional SA years may substitute.
• Fifteen years experience as a SA in programs/contracts of similar scope.
• Six years experience with ITSM.
• ITIL 4 platform certification required.
• Four years of experience with ServiceNow.
• Two years’ experience integrating ServiceNow with other applications.
• US Citizenship and TS/SCI w/Poly clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for IT systems.
• Configure and manage UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Implement IAVA security patches and track patch status.
• Coordinate with ISSO/ISO as part of Change and Configuration Management.
• Support POA&M milestones and security authorizations with status updates.
• Ensure IT assets remain compliant with ICAM policy.
• Troubleshoot complex server hardware, applications and software integration.

Skills

System administration

Troubleshooting

Change & Config Mgmt

IAVA patching

ISSO/ISO coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

UNIX

Linux

Windows

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.

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 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

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