Systems Administrator Senior (App Dev) – TS/SCI required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support critical operations for the US Army Intelligence and Security Command. This role involves designing and managing system images, deploying Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with government standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT, particularly in network administration and VDI management. Join a dynamic team that values professional growth and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact mission success. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technology

Internal mobility team support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with strong knowledge of network administration.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with hands-on experience in VDI.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design system images to support training and operations.
• Deploy and manage Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) systems.

Skills

Active Directory (AD)

Computer Servers

Microsoft Windows Server

Virtual Desktop Integration

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

VMware Horizon

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Elastic Sky X (ESXi)

BigFix

Job description

Systems Administrator Senior (App Dev) – TS/SCI required

Systems Administrator Senior (App Dev) – TS/SCI required

Apply locations USA GA Savannah time type Full time posted on Posted 18 Days Ago job requisition id RQ190490

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: Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Active Directory (AD), Computer Servers, Microsoft Windows Server

Certifications: None

Experience: 10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Systems Administrator Senior (App Dev) to help support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) team on our I2TS4 contract in Savannah, GA at the Hunter Army Airfield.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR (APP DEV) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Plan, design, and build system images with operating systems and key mission applications to support training and operations.
• Updating and patching Windows Gold/Master/SHB image
• Test and provision systems with necessary drivers. Integrate applications with enterprise and organizational services and licensing.
• Install, provision, and manage license hosts to support floating/concurrent licensing with various applications.
• Identify and analyze system errors; work with users and vendors to resolve. Orchestrate patching, updates, and application deployment using organizational tools such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and BigFix.
• Deploy and manage Elastic Sky X integrated (ESXi) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for virtual servers and desktops including Virtual Graphics Processing Unit (vGPU) profiles.
• Work closely with System Administrators (SA), Information System Owner (ISO), and Information System Security Officer (ISSO), to integrate compliance agents, patches, and STIGs in accordance with government standards, the Risk Management Framework, and various controls and overlays.
• Create, manage, and deploy desktop pools on VMware Horizon
• Patching and upgrading Horizon View.
• Enhancing and fine-tuning performance on VDI desktop.
• Securing VDI desktop policies in Active Directory and DEM (Device Endpoint Manager).
• Develops advanced technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.
• Develops training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.
• Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Develops performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
• Required Certification(s):
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract
  • IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent
  • Computing Env: Computing Env: MSCA 2016, Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent (Must obtain the full AZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator within 180 days from start date.)
• Education: Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience or Master’s with 10 years of experience
• Required Skillset:
  • 6 years of IT experience with 1-2 years of hands on experience administering a Virtual Desktop Integration
  • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network administration and support
  • Knowledge of related hardware and software
• Additional:
  • Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract
  • Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity
  • Travel may be required to support the mission
• Location: On Customer Site in Fort Eisenhower/Fort Gordon, GA

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA GA Savannah