Systems Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health plan

Mobility program

Education support

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator to transform technology into opportunity by ensuring enterprise IT systems operate securely and efficiently.

You will join a team responsible for connecting and enhancing critical systems for government agencies, with training provided for in-house responsibilities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline and 5+ years of related experience, plus hands-on AD and file permissions

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise with Active Directory, including manual creation and management of security groups.
• Strong understanding of file/folder permissions, inheritance, and access control configurations.
• Experience managing organizational folders in File Explorer for access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator.
• Ensure enterprise IT systems operate securely and efficiently on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Active Directory

Enterprise IT

IT Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Requirements

Must currently possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Must be able to obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Skills: Active Directory Administration, Enterprise IT, Information Technology (IT) Systems

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Administrator joining our team.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Required Experience: 5+ years of related

• Hands-on expertise with Active Directory, including manual creation and management of security groups.
• Proven ability to manually apply folder-level permissions within File Explorer, including setting and modifying read, write, and modify access controls.
• Strong understanding of permissions, folder inheritance, and the ability to break, troubleshoot, and restore inheritance and access control configurations.
• Skilled in creating and structuring folders within File Explorer to support organizational access requirements.
• Senior-level experience in both Active Directory administration and File Explorer permissions management is required.

Training will be provided for all in-house system administration responsibilities.

Security Clearance Level

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Enterprise Information Technology systems, including core utility and security applications
• A background working across multiple systems and applications - such as operating systems, email platforms, databases, storage technologies, and hardware support.
• An understanding of how network requirements impact operating systems and application performance.
• Familiarity with organizational standards for system configurations, security policies, and software management procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Solid analytical, planning, and organizational abilities to support day-to-day work and larger initiatives.
• Experience applying project management techniques to plan, coordinate, and deliver technical projects.
• Clear and confident communication skills - able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently on routine tasks while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Experience partnering with internal business teams to understand requirements and translate them into actionable technical needs.
• Experience working with developers to clarify requirements and support joint project planning.
• Familiarity with requirement tracking tools or processes.
• Interest in staying up to date on emerging technology in relevant operating systems - along with the ability to identify potential impacts and anticipate needed changes.

Location

McLean, VA - On Customer Site

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

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Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $98,600 - $133,400. 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.

Work Schedule and Travel

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA McLean Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT

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 their 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.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our 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

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