Systems Administrator (SaaS)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to join a fast-paced, customer-site IT team. You will maintain and improve system functionality across Windows and other OS environments, troubleshoot issues on the floor, and provide hands-on support to end users and vendors.

The role emphasizes proactive deployment, documentation, and collaboration with teammates to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of systems administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• US Citizenship required.
• Strong writing, organization, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve system functionality across OS environments.
• Provide on-site technical and system administration support.
• Automate software deployments and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Prepare technical documentation.
• Assist in special projects and provide guidance to less-experienced staff.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Documentation

Customer service

Time management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Log analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Tanium

Numecent

XenApp

SCCM/MECM

Azure Virtual Desktop

Job description

Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems.

The Systems Administrator (SA) will work as part of an elite and agile team responsible for maintaining and improving system functionality through proactive interaction with the customer, comprehensive understanding of their primary GEOINT exploitation system, and knowledge of the production mission. The successful candidate will provide on-site, on the floor, technical and system administration support through troubleshooting and implementing appropriate solutions to software/hardware anomalies as they occur. The SA will automate Software deployments, package Software, troubleshoot VDI endpoints, virtual machines and Geospatial/corporate software issues as well as make corrective recommendations as necessary. Likewise the candidate should be able to quickly respond to application/hardware related issues, resolve on the spot problems (where possible), replicate the issue for internal analysis/diagnosis, and assist in the preparation of technical documentation that can accurately depict the problem and/or solution for feedback to the team.

• 1. Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems.
• 2. Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems.
• 3. Sets up administrator and service accounts.
• 4. Maintains system documentation
• 5. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• 6. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• 7. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• 8. May program in an administrative language.
• 9. Develops and implements testing strategies and document results.
• 10. Provides advice and training to end-users.
• 11. Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff members.
• 12. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• 13. Participates in special projects as required.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

5-10 years of directly related experience in systems administration and analysis.

Unique/Additional Requirements:

• Provides support for maintenance and change requests of all "user facing" devices and systems
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
• Strong writing skills (document creation and note taking)
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work within a team for projects and/or tasks
• Multi-mission environment experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to troubleshoot and document various problems
• Excellent customer service skills

Desired Skills:

• Software package/binary deployment (Tanium, Numecent, XenApp, SCCM/MECM)
• Service+ experience
• Thin Client operating systems and virtual hosted desktop OS (AVD/ThinPro/Citrix)
• Client operating systems (Windows 11)
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Azure Virtual Desktop, ESX/vSphere4, XenDesktop)
• Advanced Scripting in Python / PowerShell
• Log Analysis experience for troubleshooting

Location: Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

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