Systems Administrator Senior – TS/SCI required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator Senior with TS/SCI for on-site work in Hawaii.

The role focuses on complex government and defense IT infrastructure, including administration of UNIX/Windows systems, security, and operations across wired networks. The successful candidate will have 12+ years in IT/system administration, DoD certification readiness, and the ability to manage large-scale IT environments with a clear sense of accountability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT infrastructure or related field.
• 12+ years of related IT/system administration experience.
• US Citizenship required and TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570.01‑M IAT Level II/8140 and related certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for activities related to system administration.
• Assigns personnel to various projects, directs their activities, and evaluates their work.
• Ensures long‑term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the organization’s IS planning.
• Responsible for installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software.
• Implements OS enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to LAN/WAN.
• Desktop system management including account monitoring, OS installation, and related tasks.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and related processes.
• Provide day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices.

Skills

Azure Active Directory (AD)

Computer Backups

Computer Servers

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title

Systems Administrator Senior – TS/SCI required. Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Senior, where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

Job Qualifications

• 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: IT Infrastructure and Operations
• Job Qualifications:
  • Skills: Azure Active Directory (AD), Computer Backups, Computer Servers
  • Certifications: None
  • Experience: 10 + years of related experience
  • US Citizenship Required: Yes

Responsibilities

• Responsible for activities related to system administration.
• Assigns personnel to various projects, directs their activities, and evaluates their work.
• Ensures long‑term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization.
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software.
• implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.
• Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks.
• Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• 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.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problem.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Install/load operating system and application software.
• Isolate and resolve of hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof.
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems including the transition and migration of corporate systems.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 12+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: Ability to provide in‑depth experience in trouble‑shooting IT systems
• Be able to provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI
• US citizenship required.
• 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 III 8570/8140 Baseline Certification
  • CISSP, Security X or equivalent
  • Computing Env: MSCA 2016
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent (Must obtain the full AZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator within 180 days from start date.)

Role Requirements

• On customer site daily support.
• 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.

Job Location & Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work
• Work Location: USA HI Fort Shafter

Benefits and Compensation

• The likely salary range for this position is $91,800 - $124,200.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect our income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission‑ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Company Culture

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities. Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals. Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off. Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace. Own your opportunity explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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