Sr Systems Administrator at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Technology (IT) Systems, System Administration, System Security

Certifications:

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - Microsoft - Microsft, Security Plus - CompTIA

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Join our technology leading team of men and women that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. GDIT is seeking an enthusiastic Systems Administrator seeking to expand his/her experience in the IT field by joining our team in support of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission of the Airforce at Langley AFB, VA.

The Systems Administration team supports the Air Forces’ Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED) Operations Center (DOC). Specifically, you will be directly supporting the systems and servers and workstations and databases across a global enterprise. Operating systems for these systems are a mix of Windows, Linux, Unix, and Virtual environments.

The Senior Systems Administrator:

• Ensures overall integration and upkeep of all wide area network and enterprise management services to include all servers, workstations, and access accounting functions inherent to network access on the DCGS architecture

• Manages mission data distribution servers providing rapid file transfer across the WAN and to external customers

• Manages enterprise IT services such as LDAP, NTP, DNS, and HBSS

• Administers a host of unique systems and services specific to AF DCGS weapon system

• Provides Network management of computer systems within the DOC-East and West

• Integrates new projects into the DOC (management architecture) and the DPA

• Install, configure, analyze, develop, test, modify and maintain solutions for operating systems, hardware, and application software to meet enterprise management and DPA systems analysis and/or integrations requirements IAW established IT and government standards (e.g. network services, operating system patches, application software patches, and maintenance of software licenses)

• Has the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Possesses working knowledge of software licensing.

• Possesses working knowledge of Windows Active Directory, Group Policies and DNS.

• Experience with the integration of datacenters into existing environments.

• Has the ability to harden systems based on STIG’s and SCAP Scans.

• Working knowledge of IT security accreditations.

• Tracks and maintains all system authentication and accreditation dates for DOC systems

• Maintains the security and integrity of databases (i.e. Oracle and others)

• Performs user account, group, and home directory maintenance for Unix and Windows workstations and servers, coordinating with DCGS Network Security (IA) as required

• Analyzes, develops, tests, and modifies hardware and software solutions to meet the DOC management and DPA systems analysis and/or systems integration requirements

• Reviews and provides system engineering change proposal (ECP) input to integration documentation

• Reviews integration and operational products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and user standards, and progress IAW established IT and government standards

• Defines system objectives and prepares system design specifications to meet DPA and government requirements and to satisfy interface problems

• Develops scripts to improve synchronization of data between DOC East and DOC West

• Works directly with and supports 480 ISR WG Network Engineers and provides technical solutions and expertise for DCGS-wide system engineering efforts

• Supports DOC Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to identify/resolve security related issues

• Prepares computer systems and provides support for DOC certification and accreditation

• Provides input in support of the Monthly Status Report (MSR) detailing accomplishments and issues in performance of tasks.

KSA

• Minimum of seven (7) years of Systems Administration experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of Windows/Unix/Linux/VMWare, LDAP, NTP, DNS, and Active Directory.

• Possess an IAT Level II Security Plus certification and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA). MCSA may be substituted for (4) years of enterprise systems administration experience.

• Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI)

• Potential for Shift Work

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Langley AFB

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.

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.