Systems Administrator Senior_TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Systems Administrator Senior to advance mission IT capabilities. You will monitor, manage, and restore critical systems across complex networks, ensuring high availability and security.

The role involves patch management, DR planning, and collaboration with stakeholders to meet business needs. Candidates should have 3+ years of related experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in systems administration.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community customers or sensitive environments is preferred.
• Must have DoD IA Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, administer, and restore mission IT systems across networks.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, storage, and workstations.
• Perform patch management, updates, and backups to ensure security and reliability.
• Coordinate with vendors and IT teams to resolve complex issues.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provide end-user and staff support for hardware, software, and systems.

Skills

Server management

Active Directory

Security monitoring

Troubleshooting complex systems

Education

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

Tools

ThinkLogical IT systems

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Systems Administrator Senior

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Systems Administrator Senior, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customer.

• Monitors, administers, and restores mission IT systems. Administers and repairs servers, databases, KVM devices, workstations, and complex visual display systems across multiple classified and unclassified networks. Monitors, creates, tracks, manages, resolves and closes tickets including incidents, problems and RITMs. Works with vendors to resolve Tier 4 issues. Administers and coordinates hardware/software IT system improvements and/or enhancements. Monitors IT systems utilizing industry leading processes, technologies, and tools. Provides timely resolution to tickets using processes, procedures, knowledge articles, and troubleshooting skills. Works and coordinates with others to accomplish mission goals for IT systems. Plans implementation of enhancements to mission IT systems.
• Oversees the installation, configuration and maintenance of servers, storage, and workstations including physical and virtual environments.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
• Monitors systems performance and troubleshoots moderate to complex issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Performs maintenance such as patch management, updates and backups.
• Plans and executes systems upgrades and hardware/software installations.
• Ensures systems are updated with latest security patches and software updates.
• Implements and maintains security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
• Conducts security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manages and tests backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans for critical systems and services.
• Participates in disaster recover drills and business continuity planning.
• Provides support to end users and other IT staff by resolving complex hardware, software and system related issues.
• Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes.
• Creates reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics.
• Coordinates with other IT teams to ensure coordinated delivery of IT services.
• Provides recommendations for system improvements based on analysis and industry best practices.
• May assist in the development of IT policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator Senior must have:

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Experience: 3+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:

• Must possess appropriate and current DoD Information Assurance (IA) Certification to be considered for employment: CompTIA Security+ CE is the minimum certification
• Experience with ThinkLogical IT systems preferred
• Proficiency in managing server environments such as Windows/Linus.
• Experience with Active Directory and other core IT services.
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve system issues and security threats quickly.

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must have experience with Intelligence Community customer
• Must have experience working with mid and senior level government
• Must have experience supporting classified government networks
• Certifications in networks highly desired

Location: On Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

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.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.