Systems Administrator III

General Atomics; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA Intelligence) in Chantilly, Virginia seeks a Cleared System Administrator to provide on-site support with a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

The role includes installing and maintaining PCs, servers, and networking gear, administering Linux and Windows OS, managing user accounts, and coordinating with developers and ISSM. Requires 6+ years of experience and Security+ or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in information technology or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional systems administration experience in an information technology department.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of current personal computer technologies including peripheral devices, workstations, laptops and servers.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Basic understanding of mail servers, Active Directory, network switches and related infrastructure. Working knowledge of DHCP, DNS and VLANs.
• Powershell and/or Bash scripting experience.
• Basic understanding of security requirements and controls, including STIGs.
• Security+ Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders with a wide range of technical skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills. Ability to diagnose and resolve routine technical issues, and investigate more complex issues as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to work extended hours occasionally to support off-hours support and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair a variety of personal computers, peripheral devices, servers and networking equipment
• Install and maintain software applications on various Linux and Windows-based operating systems
• Provide routine hardware and software support for users
• Provide user training
• Perform routine diagnosis on failed equipment and software applications
• Perform repairs or coordinate repair work with other internal and external teams
• Maintain reports and logs, including equipment inventory
• Create and maintain user-facing technical documentation and reference materials on a variety of topics
• Monitor and respond to user support tickets
• Coordinate with developers for current and future software needs
• Coordinate with ISSM
• Manage user accounts

Skills

System administration

Windows

Linux

PowerShell

Bash scripting

Active Directory

DHCP

DNS

VLANs

Security+ certification

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related discipline

Tools

Puppet

SaltStack

Ansible

Nessus

Fortinet

Palo Alto

LXD

VMware

Hyper-V

Proxmox

Job description

57953BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA Intelligence) is looking for an experienced Cleared System Administrator with a Top Secret/SCI clearance to provide on-site support at our Chantilly, Virginia location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain and repair a variety of personal computers, peripheral devices, servers and networking equipment

• Install and maintain software applications on various Linux and Windows-based operating systems

• Provide routine hardware and software support for users

• Provide user training

• Perform routine diagnosis on failed equipment and software applications

• Perform repairs or coordinate repair work with other internal and external teams

• Maintain reports and logs, including equipment inventory

• Create and maintain user-facing technical documentation and reference materials on a variety of topics

• Monitor and respond to user support tickets

• Coordinate with developers for current and future software needs

• Coordinate with ISSM

• Manage user accounts

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in information technology or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional systems administration experience in an information technology department. May substitute equivalent working experience in the field in lieu of education.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of current personal computer technologies including peripheral devices, workstations, laptops and servers.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Basic understanding of mail servers, Active Directory, network switches and related infrastructure. Working knowledge of DHCP, DNS and VLAN’s.

• Powershell and/or Bash scripting experience.

• Basic understanding of security requirements and controls, including STIGs.

• Security+ Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders with a wide range of technical skills.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills. Ability to diagnose and resolve routine technical issues, and investigate more complex issues as part of a team.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• Ability to work extended hours occasionally to support off-hours support and maintenance tasks.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Configuration Management tools (Puppet, SaltStack, Ansible)

• Experience with CVE remediation (Nessus)

• Experience with Firewall rules and policies (Fortinet, Palo Alto)

• Experience with Virtualization (LXD, VMware, Hyper‑V, Proxmox)

Job Category:

Information Technology

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

84,000

Pay Range High:

140,625

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Clearance Level:

Top Secret (current SCI access with CI Poly)

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.