Systems Administrator, TS/SCI with Polygraph at General Dynamics
Herndon, VA 20170
About the Job
Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NoneSuitability:Public Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Systems AdministrationJob Qualifications:Skills:Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Tomcat, LinuxCertifications:Experience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob 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
Customer is seeking a highly skilled and proactive System Administrator with proven experience in supporting enterprise web applications and software development teams
A successful candidate will need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Linux/Unix and a firm understanding of cloud technologies
Candidate must demonstrate on the job experience upgrading, monitoring, troubleshooting and implementing both on premise and cloud technologies.Required Technical Skills & Experience:Support and troubleshoot web applications
This includes deployment of Tomcat applications using AWS and utilizing application and server logs to identify and resolve issues.Demonstrated experience and support for applications hosted in an AWS cloud environment, including deployments, patches, security checks, and maintenance.Upgrade and maintain operating systems and application software on LINUX (Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Scientific Linux) and Microsoft Windows platforms.Perform software installations, including support for COTS applications.Daily monitoring of the network, servers, cloud and applications to ensure full availability and optimum performance
Utilize software tools and logs to monitor network and system health.Track and manage system certificates, privileged accounts, and database passwords.Create and update documentation, including standard operating procedures, administrative instructions, After Action Reports for system outages, task status updates, and customer reports.Support for system and data security requirements, and documented system artifacts required for security certification.Experience with implementing and maintaining encryption technology (PKI authentication, Vormetric, and KMS).Demonstrated experience with web services.Desired Skills & Experience:Experience with building AWS infrastructure or migrating private on-premise solutions to cloud hosting environments.Firm Relational Database understanding (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, Kafka)Working knowledge of CloudFormation and Lambda.Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Perl, and Python).Experience with SysOPs/DevOps.Ability to perform cloud performance analysis and optimize distributed cloud systems
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Education: BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related fieldSecurity Clearance Level: TS/Sci with PolygraphLocation: Herndon, VA (On Customer Site)US Citizenship RequiredGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays #JET#EnhancedTechPoly2025The likely salary range for this position is $152,737 - $206,645
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.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:USA VA HerndonAdditional 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.We are GDIT
A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 30 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.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day
We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously
From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.SummaryLocation: USA VA HerndonType: Full time
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
Customer is seeking a highly skilled and proactive System Administrator with proven experience in supporting enterprise web applications and software development teams
A successful candidate will need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Linux/Unix and a firm understanding of cloud technologies
Candidate must demonstrate on the job experience upgrading, monitoring, troubleshooting and implementing both on premise and cloud technologies.Required Technical Skills & Experience:Support and troubleshoot web applications
This includes deployment of Tomcat applications using AWS and utilizing application and server logs to identify and resolve issues.Demonstrated experience and support for applications hosted in an AWS cloud environment, including deployments, patches, security checks, and maintenance.Upgrade and maintain operating systems and application software on LINUX (Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Scientific Linux) and Microsoft Windows platforms.Perform software installations, including support for COTS applications.Daily monitoring of the network, servers, cloud and applications to ensure full availability and optimum performance
Utilize software tools and logs to monitor network and system health.Track and manage system certificates, privileged accounts, and database passwords.Create and update documentation, including standard operating procedures, administrative instructions, After Action Reports for system outages, task status updates, and customer reports.Support for system and data security requirements, and documented system artifacts required for security certification.Experience with implementing and maintaining encryption technology (PKI authentication, Vormetric, and KMS).Demonstrated experience with web services.Desired Skills & Experience:Experience with building AWS infrastructure or migrating private on-premise solutions to cloud hosting environments.Firm Relational Database understanding (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, Kafka)Working knowledge of CloudFormation and Lambda.Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Perl, and Python).Experience with SysOPs/DevOps.Ability to perform cloud performance analysis and optimize distributed cloud systems
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Education: BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related fieldSecurity Clearance Level: TS/Sci with PolygraphLocation: Herndon, VA (On Customer Site)US Citizenship RequiredGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays #JET#EnhancedTechPoly2025The likely salary range for this position is $152,737 - $206,645
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.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:USA VA HerndonAdditional 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.We are GDIT
A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 30 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.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day
We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously
From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.SummaryLocation: USA VA HerndonType: Full time
