Systems Administrator Senior-Azure (App Dev & DevSecOps) Remote

General Dynamics - IT; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled System Administrator specializing in Azure and DevOps to enhance government spectrum management systems. This pivotal role involves automating installations, managing system security, and ensuring optimal performance. You will collaborate with agile teams, lead software releases, and provide technical guidance while adhering to compliance standards. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to significant technological advancements and support critical government operations. If you're passionate about technology and thrive in a mission-critical environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in system administration and DevOps.
• In-depth understanding of DevOps methodologies and agile development.

Responsibilities

• Manage system tuning for reliability and efficiency.
• Develop advanced technical solutions for network and software management.

Skills

Security+

Network Administration

Git

GitHub

Databricks

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Agile Development

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Technical Guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

GDIT is looking for a System Administrator-Azure (DevOps Engineer) to join our team’s effort to modernize 12 US Government spectrum and frequency management systems.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• You will be responsible for distributed and managed services, automating the installation, configuration, and maintenance of platform services. You will manage system tuning for reliability and efficiency and guide and manage software releases for new features and support users through consolidation. Performs the administrative operation of server hardware and software. Ensures system security and executes practices and procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.
• Plan, design, and build system images with operating systems and key mission applications to support training and operations.
• Updating and patching systems, as required.
• Test and provision systems, while integrating applications with enterprise and organizational services and licensing.
• 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.
• Work closely with 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.
• 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

• Participated in or led agile development teams
• In depth understanding of Dev Ops methodologies
• Education:Bachelor's Degree with 6 - 10 years of experience

Required Skillset:

• Security+
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network administration and support
• Knowledge of related hardware and software
• Experienced using Git, GitHub, and Databricks
• Experience in release management
• Experience supporting production systems using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact; effective listening skills and follow through
• Solid work ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environment
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience
• Desired Skillsets:

Experience with Kubernetes

Location:

• Remote

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Active Secret clearance required to start -- Must be able to obtain Secret clearance

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $97,063 - $131,321. 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.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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