Virtualization Systems Administrator - TS/SCI w/Poly

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an Active Directory Systems Administrator to manage enterprise virtualization and secure compute environments onsite in Maryland. The role focuses on Windows/Linux server administration, vCenter operations, patching, and STIG compliance within DoD-categorized networks.

Candidates must have TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8140 familiarity, and experience with VMware/Hyper-V. Onsite location in Annapolis, MD with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g. Security+ CE)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a favourable polygraph
• Experience administering enterprise-scale virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Windows and Linux server administration in virtualized environments
• Patch management, vulnerability remediation, STIG compliance, and secure configurations

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize virtualized server environments including VMware, Hyper-V, and related hypervisor technologies
• Operate and maintain vCenter systems, including certificate lifecycle management, password oversight, and baseline updates
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot virtual machines (Windows and Linux) to support mission applications and infrastructure services
• Monitor resource health, availability, and utilization; identify performance bottlenecks and recommend improvements
• Maintain configuration baselines for virtual hosts, hypervisors, VM templates, firmware, and golden images
• Maintain ATO compliance by supporting documentation, control implementation, and updates to system security baseline
• Perform timely patching of hypervisors, virtual appliances, guest operating systems, and associated tools
• Build and maintain VM templates, configuration profiles, and provisioning workflows for consistent deployments

Skills

Virtualization

Windows Server

Linux Server

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

8+ years IT experience in lieu of degree

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

vCenter

Job description

ACTIVE DIRECTORY SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will help keep critical operations secure and connected across the global enterprise directly, contributing to a mission that protects our nation every day.

CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) is growing, and we invite both our experienced incumbents and new team members to be part of what’s next. Incumbents bring invaluable mission insight, while new talent adds fresh ideas and energy. Together, we’ll strengthen continuity and drive the next generation of innovation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Virtualization Systems Administrator supporting Infrastructure Services, you willbe responsible forthe operation, sustainment, and security of enterprise virtual server environments across multiple networks and enclaves. You will ensure stability, compliance, and performance of hypervisors, virtual machines, and compute clusters. You will support technical troubleshooting, implement configuration baselines, apply security controls,monitorsystems health, andassistin the design and deployment of new virtual infrastructures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer,maintain, andoptimizevirtualized server environments including VMware,Hyper-V, and related hypervisor technologies
• Operate and maintain vCenter systems, including certificate lifecycle management, password oversight, and baseline updates
• Build,maintain, and troubleshoot virtual machines (Windows and Linux) to support mission applications and infrastructure services
• Monitorcomputeresource health, availability, andutilization;identifyperformance bottlenecks and recommend improvements
• Maintain configuration baselines for virtual hosts, hypervisors, VM templates, firmware, and golden images
• Maintain ATO compliance by supporting documentation, control implementation, and updates to system security baseline
• Performtimelypatching of hypervisors, virtual appliances, guest operating systems, and associated tools
• Build andmaintainvirtual machine templates, configuration profiles, and provisioning workflows to support consistent deployments

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  Virtualization Systems Administrator Senior - Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
  Virtualization Systems Administrator Principal- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.

• CERTIFICATION: Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g. Security+ CE, etc.)

• CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance with a favourable polygraph

• Hands on experience administeringenterprise scalevirtualization platforms (VMware,Hyper‑V)
• Experience with Windows and Linux server administration in virtualized environments
• Strong background in patch management, vulnerability remediation, STIG compliance, and secure configurations
• Experience supporting clustered environments, vCenter operations, and hypervisor lifecycle management
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills
• US citizenship required
• LOCATION: Onsite

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the centre 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 an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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